Welcome to SaaS Unscripted, a Podcast by Nobel Recruitment. And in this podcast, we will take a look behind the scenes of the SaaS world. Join us on our growth journey through the stories, challenges, and achievements of the people driving this industry forward. Get ready for SaaS Unscripted.
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August 15, 2024
Welcome to another exciting episode of SaaS Unscripted! 🎙️ Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Hans de Penning, the CEO and founder of Neopel, one of the hottest SaaS start-ups out there. Join us as Hans shares his incredible journey from being an engineering dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Hans dives into: His early days as an engineering student and the pivotal moment that led him to drop out. The challenges and successes of starting his first engineering consultancy business. The evolution of his career, including the founding of a car-sharing company, Amber. The impact of COVID-19 on his business and the strategic pivots that followed. The birth of Neopel and how AI is revolutionizing customer support. Insights into building a high-performance team and scaling a SaaS business internationally. Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction (00:17) - Hans' background and early career (00:48) - Dropping out of engineering school (02:29) - Founding the first consultancy business (05:04) - Transitioning to a car-sharing company (10:04) - Prototyping and pivoting during COVID-19 (16:57) - Landing ABN AMRO as a first customer (19:28) - The impact of COVID-19 on the business (22:39) - Lessons learned and bad decisions (23:55) - Achievements with Amber and the eventual sale (26:23) - Taking a break and soul-searching (28:19) - The inception of Neopel (30:52) - Building the AI-driven customer support solution (35:26) - Early traction and growth (38:58) - Future ambitions and scaling internationally (43:33) - Final thoughts and advice for aspiring founders Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a SaaS professional, or just curious about the startup world, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration from someone who's living it. Tune in to learn about Hans’ experiences, the evolution of the SaaS industry, and the innovative solutions Neople is bringing to the SaaS world. 🔗 Connect with Hans de Penning: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-de-penning/ Website: https://www.neople.io/ 🔗 Nobel Recruitment & Nick van Eeten: Website: https://www.noblerecruitment.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-van-eeten-saas-sales-recruitment/ Don't forget to subscribe to SaaS:Unscripted for more behind-the-scenes stories from the SaaS industry, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!
July 11, 2024
<p>Welcome to another exciting episode of SaaS Unscripted, brought to you by Nobel Recruitment! In this episode, our host Nick van Eeten sits down with Erwin van der Vlist, the co-founder of Speakap and talk about his incredible journey from working in a supermarket to founding a successful SaaS company.</p> <p>Key Takeaways:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Erwin's early days and the inspiration behind Speakap.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The challenges and successes of expanding Speakap to the US.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Valuable lessons on perseverance, product-market fit, and strategic sales.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Insights into maintaining a work-life balance and hiring the right talent.</li> </ul> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>(00:00) - Meet Erwin van der Vlist</p> <p>(01:02) - The Birth of Speakap</p> <p>(03:41) - The Evolution of Speakap</p> <p>(05:01) - Securing Investment and Growth</p> <p>(07:07) - Expanding to the US Market</p> <p>(12:03) - Personal and Professional Challenges in the US</p> <p>(18:00) - Achieving Product-Market Fit</p> <p>(21:12) - Key Learnings and Advice for Founders</p> <p>(29:07) - Elevating Sales Strategies</p> <p>(31:12) - Returning to Amsterdam</p> <p>(33:29) - Current Role and Future Plans</p> <p>(36:04) - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</p> <p>(39:22) - Balancing Work and Life</p> <p>(41:19) - Hiring the Right Talent</p> <p>Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a SaaS professional, or just curious about the startup world, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration from someone who's living it. Tune in to learn about Erwin’s experiences, the evolution of the SaaS industry, and the innovative solutions Speakap is bringing to the SaaS world. </p> <p>🔗 Connect with Erwin van der Vlist : </p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinvandervlist/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinvandervlist/</a></p> <p>Website: <a href='https://www.speakap.com/'>https://www.speakap.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> 🔗 Nobel Recruitment & Nick van Eeten:</p> <p> Website: <a href='https://www.noblerecruitment.com/'>https://www.noblerecruitment.com</a></p> <p>Linkedin:<a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThLVVN2ZjF5RXBLZGp3cXJ6RmxYYjhVV2pVUXxBQ3Jtc0tsTF9aeVRlYzFnNUJaNlQ0dVFINXBOZ2poTEMtZ0tGVEs0Y3owTTk3RGJNMFpPNTlsQ2RmX3YzcTFsaFVvVHUyZUNNbXQ1enZmWDJ3T2oybGJHSWg5R2dLVDJqaHBSdEJ3X0VDQndkcF9XNThrYWgycw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnick-van-eeten-saas-sales-recruitment%2F&v=Q87tIMuXzno'> </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-van-eeten-saas-sales-recruitment/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-van-eeten-saas-sales-recruitment/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe to SaaS:Unscripted for more behind-the-scenes stories from the SaaS industry, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!<a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/saasunscripted'> </a></p> <p></p>
June 27, 2024
<p>In this episode of SaaS Unscripted, host Nick van Eeten interviews Martin Folke Vasehus, CEO and founder of ComplyCloud, a Danish SaaS company. Martin shares his journey from being a corporate lawyer to founding a successful SaaS company, highlighting the challenges and achievements along the way. From bootstrapping the company to facing financial struggles and overcoming obstacles, Martin's story is one of resilience and determination in the world of SaaS.</p> <p>Key Highlights:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Martin's career journey from corporate lawyer to SaaS entrepreneur</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Founding and growing ComplyCloud</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Overcoming financial challenges and bootstrapping the company</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Importance of product-market fit and the evolution of ComplyCloud’s offerings</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Hiring tips and the significance of a structured recruitment process</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Personal ambitions and maintaining a work-life balance</li> </ul> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>(00:00) - Introduction</p> <p>(02:12) - Martin's background and the journey to founding ComplyCloud</p> <p>(05:45) - Early career as a corporate lawyer</p> <p>(09:30) - Recognizing the opportunity in compliance and GDPR</p> <p>(13:55) - The leap of faith: quitting the job to start ComplyCloud</p> <p>(18:42) - Initial struggles and finding a new co-founder</p> <p>(23:10) - Building the first prototype and securing early customers</p> <p>(28:33) - Product-market fit and scaling the company</p> <p>(32:25) - Importance of hiring the right people</p> <p>(37:40) - Raising capital and choosing the right investor</p> <p>(42:50) - Challenges in scaling and maintaining company culture</p> <p>(47:18) - Personal ambitions and work-life balance</p> <p>(52:00) - Advice for aspiring SaaS founders</p> <p>(56:30) - Closing remarks</p> <p>Subscribe to SaaS Unscripted for more behind-the-scenes stories and growth journeys in the SaaS world. Visit <a href='https://www.noblerecruitment.com/'>noblerecruitment.com</a> for the latest career opportunities in the industry. Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts on this episode. Stay tuned for more episodes of SaaS Unscripted!</p> <p>🔗 Connect with Martin Folke Vasehus:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinfolkevasehus'>Martin Folke Vasehus</a></li> </ul> <p>🔗 Nobel Recruitment & Nick van Eeten:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Website: <a href='https://www.noblerecruitment.com/'>Nobel Recruitment</a></li> <li style="font-weight:400;">LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-van-eeten-saas-sales-recruitment'>Nick van Eeten</a></li> </ul> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share it with others who might find it helpful. Your support helps us bring more great content to the SaaS community. Thank you for listening to SaaS Unscripted!</p> <p></p>
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