Thor Olof Philogène is the Co-Founder & CEO at Stravito who've sold their AI-driven saas research & insights platform directly to blue chips like Mcdonalds, Electrolux & Pepsi Lipton.

We explored:

• Applying the Eric Ries concept of “validated learnings” when launching a SaaS business 

For more Stravito insights check out https://www.stravito.com/ and for advice on hiring exceptional leaders for B2B Saas scale-ups head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Alex Mifsud is the CEO & Founder at embedded finance disruptor Weavr – who recently raised a $40m Series A led by Tiger Global. Other investors include QED, Anthemis, LocalGlobe, Mubadala Capital and Seedcamp.

Alex walked me through his:

• journey from academia to tech entrepreneurship

For more insights into Weavr check out https://www.weavr.io/ and for guidance on hiring leaders for B2B SaaS scale-ups head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Jack Macfarlane is the CEO at DeepStream Technologies.

DeepStream's SaaS solution delivers a seamless, visible & automated procurement experience to clients like Maersk and BritishVolt.

DeepStream was originally backed by TechStars and angel investors - before raising a Series A, led by Beringea, in 2021

Jack discussed:

• Switching from investment banking to become a tech entrepreneur

For more insights into DeepStream check out https://www.deep.stream/ and for advice on recruiting leaders for your SaaS scale-up head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Jussi Maatta is CEO & Founder at the Finnish health tech disruptor, Buddy Healthcare.

Buddy's platform helps healthcare providers reduce their huge waiting lists & enhance the patient experience.

We explored:

• implementing agile processes right the way across your organisation

For more insights into Buddy Healthcare check out https://www.buddyhealthcare.com/en/

And for guidance on hiring leadership talent for B2B saas scale-ups, head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Sven Lackinger is the co-founder & CEO at Sastrify - a rapidly scaling SaaS venture who’ve raised $23m dollars from major VCs like HV Capital and FirstMark for their SaaS procurement solution.

We explored:

• Why 4 co-founders is too many - you're better off with 2 co-founders who then hire “experts” for the other c-suite roles

N.B. This episode was recorded in early March 2022 - shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine

Sampo Parkkinen is the CEO & founder at Revieve whose SaaS platform uses AI, AR & computer-vision to help brands and retailers like Number 7, Superdrug & JC Penney personalise the customer experience and build long term customer relationships.

• Why scaling yourself - as a leader - is the hardest thing to do as an entrepreneur

Jonas Thordal is the Co-founder & CEO at Weld – funded by VCs like Frontline Ventures & Cherry Ventures 

We explored:

• Building a utopian culture – how to eliminate politics, tedious decision process & hierarchies 

For more insights into Weld, head over to https://weld.app/ 

And for advice on recruiting exceptional leadership for B2B SaaS ventures, head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Malcolm Burenstam Linder is the Founder & CEO at Series A funded Alva Labs whose digital hiring platform helps organisations improve the quality & diversity of the talent they recruit.

We explored:

• why combining data-driven AI & machine learning with psychometrics helps companies improve the quality and diversity of the talent they hire 

For more insights into Alva Labs check out https://www.alvalabs.io/ & for advice on recruiting world class leaders for B2B SaaS scale-ups head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Hubert Rachwalski is the CEOat Nethone who in 2021 were named Poland’s fastest-growing company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50

Nethone provides machine learning-based fraud prevention solutions to online retailers and financial institutions

We explored:

• the arms race that pushes software innovators like Nethone to continue to develop advanced technologies and AI to keep pace with the criminals

For more insights into Nethone head over to https://nethone.com/ and for advice on recruiting stellar leaders for B2B Saas ventures head over to https://alpinasearch.com/

Please note, this interview was recorded over 2 weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine - hence we did not discuss the implications of the invasion during the podcast

Simon Bird is the CEO & co-founder at RevLifter who combine AI, hyper-personalization, data, algorithms, and cutting-edge UX and design to enable retailers to personalise their online offers.

Revlifter raised their Series A from Gresham House Ventures & Maven Capital Partners - they’ve rapidly scaled to $10m ARR and sold to online businesses of all shapes & sizes including blue chips like New Balance, Harvey Nichols, Staples and AT&T.

Simon discussed:

• How he formulated a successful SaaS business concept on the back of a napkin in a London café!

For more Revlifter insights head over to https://www.revlifter.com/ and for guidance on recruiting exceptional B2B SaaS startup & scale-up leaders check out https://alpinasearch.com/