SaaS Execution podcast

Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Unlocking Cold Email Success: Eric Gordon of Parakeet 58:00

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On the latest episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Gordon, founder of Parakeet, to dive into the world of outbound email solutions. We explored how Parakeet tackles critical challenges like deliverability, timing, and relevance to reduce spam and maximize impact. Eric shared the complexities of cold emailing in today’s landscape, where filters from services like Google and Outlook can make it incredibly tough to break through. Parakeet’s secret? An obsession with details—things like domain reputation, messaging accuracy, and ensuring every email counts. We also talked about Parakeet’s fascinating journey from an agency to a product-focused company, as well as their emphasis on strategic planning, goal setting, and execution within their team. Beyond email, we touched on the role of multi-channel outreach, including LinkedIn, and the importance of making quick, often tough decisions to stay focused and achieve goals.…

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Revolutionizing Sports Venues: A Conversation with Podplay's Co-Founder Ben Borton 56:29

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, the spotlight is on Ben Borton, co-founder of Podplay. The discussion navigates through the genesis and growth of Podplay, a company providing tech-driven management platforms for sports venues. Ben shares the journey from establishing tech-enabled physical racket sports venues to launching a scalable SaaS platform. Key topics include the strategic transition from saying 'yes' to 'no' to manage priorities, the importance of high trust in small teams, and methods for seamlessly integrating hardware and software to enhance the user experience. The episode wraps up with advice on managing senior-level teams and the importance of simplifying user experiences to reduce friction.…

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Building Better B2B Marketplaces: A Conversation with Jeremy Leveille 57:22

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, Jeremy Levier, co-founder of Pitchfire, explains his role at Pitchfire, focusing on sales, marketing, and strategy in a small startup team. Pitchfire is a platform that revolutionizes B2B sales by allowing companies to pay to have their sales pitches reviewed, ensuring buyers opt-in and providing a more efficient sales process. Jeremy shares insights on product development, strategic planning, and goal setting within an early-stage startup. He emphasizes the importance of staying mentally resilient and maintaining transparency and accountability within the team. The discussion also touches on leveraging Pitchfire's own tools for effective outreach and the dynamics of navigating a two-sided marketplace.…

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Peter Dalton Discusses Veton AI's Approach 31:26

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, I sit down with Peter Dalton, co-founder of Veton. We discuss how Veton platform uses AI to automate and streamline the early stages of recruitment, such as resume screening and initial candidate interviews. Peter explains the functionality of the platform, its benefits for recruiters and candidates, and addresses common concerns regarding AI in recruitment. He also shares his approach to go-to-market strategies, building and managing sales teams, and maintaining productivity and focus as a founder. The conversation touches on the importance of aligning personal and organizational goals, leveraging advisory support, and adapting to feedback for continuous improvement.…

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From Idea to Impact: Daniel Kivatinos Talks JustPaid's Strategy 53:22

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, host I sit down with Daniel Kivatinos, founder of JustPaid, for an in-depth conversation about innovation in financial technology and startup execution. Daniel explains how JustPaid is revolutionizing accounts receivable processes with AI-powered agents designed to streamline invoicing and revenue collection for businesses. We explore the evolution of finance tools, the challenges of scaling operations, and how AI is shaping the future of business automation. The discussion also touches on startup leadership, fostering team engagement, and strategies for maintaining execution momentum.…

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Transforming Car Enthusiasm with AI: A Conversation with Isaac Bunick of MOTORMIA 52:30

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, I sit down with Isaac Bunick, the founder of MOTORMIA, for an insightful discussion on leveraging AI in the automotive enthusiast industry. Isaac shares the vision behind MOTORMIA, an AI-powered platform designed to help car enthusiasts customize their vehicles with top-rated components. Our conversation covers Isaac's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of the tech landscape, and the challenges and triumphs of building a startup. From sourcing real-world data to strategic planning and team execution, this episode is packed with valuable insights for founders and tech enthusiasts alike.…

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How To Align Teams With Tools 49:08

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast, I sit down with Elliott Poppel, founder of General Collaboration, to discuss the tools, methods, and habits that make founders and teams effective. We delve into the concept behind General Collaboration, a tool designed to bring order to the chaos of multiple work apps by creating a singular inbox for comments and updates. Elliott shares insights on the importance of prioritization, leveraging fractional hiring to maintain focus, and the nuances of goal setting in a startup environment. This conversation also explores Elliott’s learnings from his tenure at Meta, emphasizing the significance of strategy and metrics in driving successful execution.…

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How Founders Can Balance Discipline and Flexibility 53:21

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In this episode of The SaaS Execution Podcast, I welcome Paul Dudley, founder of Streamkap, to discuss the complexities of scaling SaaS businesses and managing execution at various stages of growth. Paul breaks down how Streamkap addresses real-time data challenges for SaaS companies, including what makes real-time analytics a game-changer and how founders can determine whether streaming data is the right fit for their businesses. We explore how small teams can prioritize focus, avoid distractions, and balance customer demands with long-term goals. Paul also shares his approach to deciding which product features to develop, why leadership alignment is critical for execution, and how he and his co-founder divide responsibilities in a nine-person team. Packed with practical insights on goal-setting, team management, and the importance of clarity in scaling, this episode is perfect for SaaS founders navigating the transition from small teams to structured leadership.…

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How Founders Can Learn To Talk To More Customers 48:24

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In this episode of the SaaS Execution Podcast , Scott Ward sits down with Sean Gigremosa, founder of Clarativ.ai , to discuss the core challenges and strategies behind effective execution for startup founders. They dive into key topics like the importance of customer conversations, how to avoid common pitfalls in product development, and the role of continuous learning in achieving product-market fit. Sean shares insights from his extensive background in product management, emphasizing the need for clarity in customer communication and the dangers of falling too in love with your own solution. Scott and Sean explore practical methods for identifying customer pain points, validating product ideas, and iterating quickly—key actions that help founders avoid wasted time and resources. Listen in as they discuss real-life scenarios on navigating execution challenges, the value of early testing and agile decision-making, and advice for founders struggling to get customer feedback. If you’re a SaaS founder aiming to move faster and smarter, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you sharpen your execution habits and bring your ideas to life.…

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Open Minds, Team Alignment, and Good Advisors: A SaaS Execution Deep Dive with Steven Forth 1:00:05

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In this episode, I sit down with Steven Forth, founder of Ibbaka.com, to chat about the real (and sometimes messy) challenges founders face as their teams grow. Steven shares his thoughts on why even the sharpest teams can struggle with execution and how to keep everyone focused on the big goals. Plus, we dive into how to make tough decisions as a founder and the rise of AI-enabled "outcome-based pricing".…

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Chris Nowinski - Protecting Athletes from Head Injuries & Preventing CTE 27:28