The SaaS CFO

$5.5M Raised to Help Contractors with Construction Site Management


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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, our host Ben Murray is thrilled to welcome Matt Perrott, the co-founder and CEO of BuildPass. Matt shares his journey from being a software engineer to leading a company that offers an AI-powered operating system for construction sites. We'll delve into the unique features of BuildPass, including its applications in both commercial and residential projects, and its impressive growth trajectory. 

Matt gives us an inside look at BuildPass's expansion strategies, highlighting their upcoming launch in the U.S., and how they're adapting to different regulatory environments. He also shares candid insights about their successful fundraising efforts, the repeatable sales motions they've established, and the challenges of expanding into new markets. 

Join us as Matt discusses the importance of capital efficiency, AI development, and their ambitious plans for future growth. Whether you're a SaaS enthusiast or a construction technology buff, this episode is packed with valuable insights and lessons learned from Matt's journey. Tune in now to hear more about BuildPass and its innovative contributions to the construction industry! 

Show Notes:  

00:00 Consumer-Centric Construction Software 

05:56 Revenue Growth and Profit Margins 

07:56 Sales-Driven Strategy with Strong Marketing 

09:49 Personalized Sales Calls Strategy 

15:14 Strategic Fundraising and Networking Insights 

15:58 Investor Caution and Market Dynamics 

19:13 Strategic US Market Entry Plan 

22:19 "Casual Chat with Ben" 

Links:  

SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/buildpass-raises-7-5-million-in-seed-round 

Matt Perrott’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrott/ 

BuildPass’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildpass/ 

BuildPass’ Website: https://www.buildpass.ai/ 

To learn more about Ben check out the links below: 

Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe 

Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page 

SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ 

Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout 

Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray 

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