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Futureproof Founder Podcast
Futureproof Founder is the podcast for founders and executive leaders scaling companies from startup to $30M and beyond. Hosted by five-time founder Jeff Mains, each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for navigating growth. Tuesdays feature candid founder stories. Thursdays bring actionable playbooks from top operators and experts on AI, go-to-market, team building, leadership, and more. Real stories. Real decisions. Practical…
Episodes
Futureproof Founder Podcast196 Jordan Burton - Decoding Talent Assessment: A Journey into Data-Driven Hiring
In our latest episode of SaaS Fuel, we are joined by Jordan Burton, who has transitioned from a career in consulting and entrepreneurship to becoming a talent…
Futureproof Founder Podcast195 Albert Owusu-Asare - From Local to Global: The Evolution of a Fintech SaaS
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, delve into the inspiring journey of Albert Owusu-Asare, a visionary fintech leader who journeyed from Kumasi, Ghana to the US…
Futureproof Founder Podcast194 Darius Lahoutifard - From Robotics to Sales Leadership: A Journey of Transformation
In this episode, explore the journey of Darius Lahoutifard, who transitioned from a robotics engineer to a sales leader and became the CEO and a key…
Futureproof Founder Podcast193 Eli Goodman - Creative Convergence: Where Data Meets Marketing
Join us in this episode of SaaS Fuel as we tackle the world of data analytics, market research, and modern marketing strategies with our guest, Eli Goodman…
Futureproof Founder Podcast192 Richard Weylman - Elevating Customer Engagement: Strategies for Authentic Experiences
Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where successful entrepreneurs and business leaders converge for insightful discussions on driving revenue and cultivating exceptional…
Futureproof Founder Podcast191 Baird Hall - Cracking the Code on Customer Churn: Get Retained or Die Tryin
In today's founder episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff rides the wave with Baird Hall, co-founder of ChurnKey. Today, We'll be exploring the critical role…
Futureproof Founder Podcast190 Gary Harpst - Built for Chaos: Embracing Innovation in Turbulent Times
Welcome to another episode of SaaS Fuel! In this insightful conversation, Jeff is joined by Gary Harpst, a seasoned CEO in the technology industry. He takes us…
Futureproof Founder Podcast189 Jeremy Lessaris - Balancing Ambition and Lifestyle: Insights from a Serial Entrepreneur
Welcome to another episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and sustainable business models. In this episode…
Futureproof Founder Podcast188 Oshri Cohen - Challenges and Triumphs: Balancing Creativity and Management in Tech Leadership
Welcome to SaaS Fuel! In today's episode, Jeff Mains dives into an insightful discussion with Oshri Cohen, a seasoned fractional CTO, who shares valuable…
Futureproof Founder Podcast187 Massoud Alibakhsh - Trailblazing Software Evolution: AI-Driven Objects and Industry Revolution
Welcome to another thrilling episode of SaaS Fuel! In this episode, our guest Massoud Alibakhsh, a tech entrepreneur and multi-time founder, delves deep into…
Futureproof Founder Podcast186 Bob Kawabe - The Success Beyond Wealth: A Journey of Fulfillment
Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where we explore insights and strategies to fuel your business growth. In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Bob…
Futureproof Founder Podcast185 Masha Petrova - Marketing Mosaic: Uniting Technology, Leadership, and Cultural Diversity
Welcome back to SaaS Fuel, the podcast that ignites growth for SaaS founders and C-Suite executives. In today's episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Masha Petrova…
Futureproof Founder Podcast184 Kyle Kuderewski - Democratizing SaaS Investments Through a Two-Sided Marketplace
Welcome to the SaaS Fuel podcast, where we dive deep into the world of online business and investing. In this episode, Kyle Kuderewski shares insights into key…
Futureproof Founder Podcast183 Beth Nevins - Talent Trenches: Startup Hiring Strategies and Recruitment Puzzles
Welcome to the latest episode of SaaS Fuel, where we dive into the world of startups, leadership, and company culture. In this insightful discussion, our…
Futureproof Founder Podcast182 Michael Begg - Growth Strategies Unveiled: SaaS GTM Lessons from $500M in E-Commerce
Welcome to a dynamic episode of SaaS Fuel, where we ignite revolutionary strategies and success stories in the world of scaling SaaS companies. Join Jeff Mains…
Futureproof Founder Podcast181 Pascal Weinberger - Automating Success: Guide to Navigating Niche Markets
Join us on our SaaS Founder episode today as we explore the transformative power of automation and the challenges of streamlining non-technical processes with…
Futureproof Founder Podcast180 Andy Lee - Innovation vs. Practicality: SaaS Market Entry Strategies
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains, engages in an insightful conversation with Andy Lee, the founder of Parallaxes Capital Andy shares his journey of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast179 Ben Johnson - Elevating SaaS Excellence: Proven Formula for Acquisition, Time Mastery, and Leadership Harmony
Welcome to another episode of SaaS Fuel, where we ignite the growth of SaaS startups with valuable insights and expert perspectives. In this episode, Jeff…
Futureproof Founder Podcast178 Andrew Sykes - Selling with Heart: Authentic Sales Powered by the Trust Equation
Welcome to SaaS Fuel, where we dive into the world of SaaS and sales with industry experts and thought leaders. In today's episode, Jeff sits down with Andrew…
Futureproof Founder Podcast177 James Lawrence - Beyond the Perks: Building Lasting Happiness at Work
In this Founder episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, Jeff Mains delves into the world of organizational relationships, AI-driven coaching, and the critical…
Futureproof Founder Podcast176 Barrett King - Collaborate to Captivate: GTM Strategies for SaaS Partnerships
In the ever evolving landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), strategic partnerships and personalized value creation are not just trends but essential…
Futureproof Founder Podcast175 Jason Radisson - Crafting the Ultimate Gig Economy Experience: A Path to Strategic Growth
In this Founder Episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, Jeff Mains is joined by the dynamic and insightful Jason Radisson, CEO of Movo and former leader at prominent…
Futureproof Founder Podcast174 Jaynie Smith - Goldmine or Landmine: Competitive Advantages Prospects Actually Value
Escape the price war battleground and sail confidently into SaaS market dominance as Jeff Mains sits down with Jaynie Smith – a renowned corporate consultant…
Futureproof Founder Podcast173 John Miller - Courageous Content: Trust-Building Tactics for SaaS Marketing Mavericks
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains is joined by John Miller, founder of ScribeWise. Together, they delve into the evolving marketing landscape and the…
Futureproof Founder Podcast172 John Sarver - SaaS Logic: RevOps, Market Trends, and the Future of Revenue Management
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast: Expert Series, Jeff Mains dives into a riveting conversation with our guest, John Sarver, an esteemed executive…
Futureproof Founder Podcast171 John Conafay - Launching Into the Unknown: Epic Voyage from Hardware to SaaS Innovation
In today's SaaS Founder episode, Jeff Mains is joined by the stellar John Conafay, CEO of Integrate. John shares his experiences in the aerospace and defense…
Futureproof Founder Podcast170 Sandy Ryza - Data Fusion: Minds on Orchestration and AI Innovations
In today's SaaS Fuel Expert Series episode, we have the privilege of diving deep into the realms of data fusion, where minds meet to orchestrate and innovate…
Futureproof Founder Podcast169 Vlad Gozman - Decoding the AI Advantage: Formula for SaaS Success
Today, we've got a real treat for you, Jeff is joined by Vlad Gozman, the mastermind behind Involve.Me. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of AI in business…
Futureproof Founder Podcast168 Asia Orangio - SaaS Renaissance: Art of Scaling and Innovation
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast, Jeff is joined by the remarkable Asia Orangio, an expert in go-to-market strategy and growth in the SaaS world…
Futureproof Founder Podcast167 Joran Hofman - Navigating the SaaS Ecosystem: B2B Affiliate Playbook
In this electrifying episode, we're diving deep into the dynamic realm of SaaS with a true industry maven. Join Jeff Mains, as he sits down with the brilliant…
Futureproof Founder Podcast166 Arthur Petropoulos - Decoding the SaaS Success Equation: Unlocking Maximum Value in the Middle Market:
Discover the core principles of leadership and strategic planning in this episode of SaaS Fuel as Jess Mains sits down with Arthur Petropoulos – founder of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast165 Jason Friedman - Navigating the Maze of Customer Journeys: Roadmap to Success
Today, we're diving deep into the art of crafting extraordinary customer experiences, and who better to guide us than the remarkable Jason Friedman? The brains…
Futureproof Founder Podcast164 Justin Chi - Master the Inbox: Blueprint for B2B Lead Generation Success in 2024
Turn cold emails into a successful B2B lead generation tool in this episode of SaaS Fuel podcast as Jeff Mains is joined by Justin Chi – founder of Cold Email…
Futureproof Founder Podcast163 Roland Siebelink - Scaling the Summit: SaaS Growth Playbook for Founders
Welcome to another episode of the SaaS Fuel Podcast. Today, we're embarking on a thrilling journey through the peaks and valleys of SaaS with none other than…
Futureproof Founder Podcast162 Ryan Staley - Mind the Gap: Unveiling Personal Significance in SaaS AI Revenue Boosts
Discover SaaS scaling and the groundbreaking impact of AI on business growth and innovation to supercharge your lead generation in this Episode of Saas Fuel as…
Futureproof Founder Podcast161 Derek Osgood - Harmony in Chaos: Aligning Product, Marketing, and Sales
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Derek Osgood, the brain behind successful product launches and the wizard of product marketing. We're…
Futureproof Founder Podcast160 Morgan McCaughey - Hiring 3.0: AI, Bias, and Empathy in the Workplace
Dive deep into the world of SaaS businesses, from culture to negotiation, and everything in between as Jeff Mains is joined by Morgan McCaughey – the founder…
Futureproof Founder Podcast159 Wes Bush - From Zero to SaaS Hero: An Unfiltered Guide to Product-Led Triumph
In this episode of the SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff engages with Wes Bush, renowned in the industry as the "product-led growth guy." Wes shares his wealth of…
Futureproof Founder Podcast158 Dan Balcauski - From Freemium to Fortune: Mastering Market Share in B2B SaaS
In the ever-evolving world of SaaS, pricing is not just a number– it’s a critical component of a product’s success. In the latest episode of the SaaS Fuel…
Futureproof Founder Podcast157 Derek Rey - AI, Personalization, and Beyond: Navigating the Future of Sales
Buckle up because, in this episode, we're diving headfirst into Derek's awe-inspiring journey – from his early days as a visionary founder and sales maestro to…
Futureproof Founder Podcast156 Becky Lawlor - Trailblazing Content: Transforming Ideas Into Gold
In today’s SaaS Fuel Expert Series, Jeff sits down with Becky Lawlor, a seasoned expert in content marketing and primary research for B2B tech brands. Becky…
Futureproof Founder Podcast155 Mike Adams - Beyond Buzzwords: Making AI Work For You
Welcome to another episode of the SaaS Fue Founder Episode, today Jeff is joined by none other than Mike Adams, Founder and Chairman at Grain.com. Mike is a…
Futureproof Founder Podcast154 Kenneth Burke - SMS Symphony: Orchestrating Relationships in a Connected World
Have you ever received a text message from a business and felt a real connection? In this episode of SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff Mains tracks the phenomenal ascent…
Futureproof Founder Podcast153 Michael Kamleitner - Learning Loops: The Art of Reinvention in SaaS Leadership
Get ready for a wild ride as Jeff delves into the extraordinary journey of Michael Kamleitner – as the brains behind walls.io and swat.io, Michael bootstrapped…
Futureproof Founder Podcast152 Brady Jensen - Contention to Collaboration: Aligning Marketing and Sales
In the cutthroat arena of Software as a Service (SaaS), victory belongs to those who blend strategy, agility and unity. In this episode of the SaaS Fuel…
Futureproof Founder Podcast151 James Roth - Rising from the Sales Trenches: Tales of Triumph in the Leadership Arena
In this episode of our SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains is joined by James Roth, the Chief Revenue Officer of ZoomInfo. Together, they unpack the importance of continuous…
Futureproof Founder Podcast150 Andrew Bartlow - Clear Vision, Clear Priorities: Expert Strategies for Performance Management
Joining us is Andrew Bartlow, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Management across a spectrum of industries and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast149 Sahil Patel - Beyond the Click: Guide to Impactful Conversion Optimization
Buckle up as we dive deep into the dynamic world of A/B testing and conversion rate optimization (CRO) with none other than Sahil Patel, the brain behind…
Futureproof Founder Podcast148 Regan Bashara - Dollars and Sense: Build Your Financial Dream Team
In the realm of SaaS, mastering financial management is non-negotiable. In this episode of SaaS Fuel podcast, Jeff Mains is joined by Regan Bashara – founder…
Futureproof Founder Podcast147 Chris Cabrera - The Unicorn Fallacy Reality Check for SaaS Leaders
Today in the SaaS Fuel Founder Episode, Jeff sits down with Chris Cabrera, the brilliant mind steering the ship at Xactly. In this power-packed episode, we're…
Futureproof Founder Podcast146 Janet Giesen - From Goals to Gold: Unleashing SaaS Launch Success
In today’s SaaS Fuel Expert Series, we dive deep into the art and science of launching a SaaS product with our special guest Janet Giesen. Janet drops some…
Futureproof Founder Podcast145 Chris Strahl - Decoding Enterprise Design: Your Blueprint to Brilliance
Welcome to another thrilling episode of SaaS Fuel Podcast! Join Jeff as he dives deep into the world of enterprise software with Chris Strahl, the CEO and…
Futureproof Founder Podcast144 Kenneth Berger - The Big Ask Blueprint: Transforming Wants into Business Breakthroughs
Master the art of stress management and emotional resilience in this episode of Saas Fuel as Jeff Mains talks with Kenneth Berger, a seasoned startup coach…
Futureproof Founder Podcast143 Andrea Waltz - Go for No: Unconventional Wisdom to a Rejection-Proof SaaS
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of embracing failure, turning 'NOs' into a roadmap for success with our fantastic guest, Andrea Waltz…
Futureproof Founder Podcast142 Olly Wood - Run Your Body Like a Business: Wellness Wisdom for SaaS Leaders
Explore the often-neglected realm of health and well-being as Jeff Mains is joined by Olly Wood – founder of The Body Reset. Olly shares his journey from…
Futureproof Founder Podcast141 Alan Smith - Strategize or Struggle: Mastering SaaS Business Models
Traverse the landscape of digital product development as Jeff Mains sat down with Alan Smith, VP of Venture Development at FutureSight Ventures and co-founder…
Futureproof Founder Podcast140 LaSean Smith - From Valuation to Victory: SaaS Success Beyond Paper Gains
Join the ranks of savvy SaaS entrepreneurs in this episode of SaaS Fuel as Jeff Mains is joined by LaSean Smith – investor and founder of CAGR.COM and author…
Futureproof Founder Podcast139 Jeff Mains - Flip the Compass: Inside the Mind of the Captain
Today's episode is all about turning the tables and we're calling it "Team Takeover”. We’ve got the dynamic duo, Blake Browning and DJ Richards, Client Growth…
Futureproof Founder Podcast138 Phil Johnson - Leadership Leap: Emotional Intelligence for B2B SaaS Excellence
In today's fast-paced world, where artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent, there's an essential human skill that's rising in value: Emotional…
Futureproof Founder Podcast137 Jonathan Fields - Breaking the Mold: A Nontraditional Approach to Scaling a SaaS
Today, we're diving headfirst into the deep waters of AI and organizational efficiency with none other than Jonathan Fields, the CEO and Co-Founder of…