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SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from Entrepreneurs
SaaS ScaleUps – Pearls of Wisdom from Entrepreneurs is the go-to podcast for B2B SaaS tech founders looking to scale. Hosted by tech entrepreneur, founder, and investor John O’Connell, we dive into fundraising strategies, the power of AI in SaaS, and growth insights from top entrepreneurs. Whether you're securing Series A funding or planning a successful exit, get actionable wisdom from those who’ve been there. Brought to you by ScaleUp Group—helping B2B SaaS tech scaleups secure Series A…
Episodes
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursFrom Family Roots to Fintech Scale: Ben Parker on Growth, AI and Investor Lessons
Benjamin Parker is CEO and Founder of eflow Global. In this episode, he shares with John the journey of buildinga global technology business from its…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursHow to Build a Business That Investors and Acquirers Want, with Deborah Frost
Deborah Frost is a Portfolio Chair, former CEO, Board Mentorand Partner at Scale Up Group. In this episode John and Deborah discuss entrepreneurship,leadership…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursFundraising and Scaling: Both an Art and a Science
Julian Stone is an Investor/Chair/NED dedicated to guidingtechnology entrepreneurs to success, based on multiple exits, as well as a ScaleUp Group Partner. In…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursThe Truth About Scaling Through Enterprise Partnerships with James Bennet MBE
James Bennet MBE is a corporate advisor supporting The Kings Trust, an entrepreneur, a ScaleUp Group Partner and former EY partner. In this episode John and…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursWhat Really Drives Tech Success? Lessons from 30 Years in M&A with Paddy MccGwire
Paddy MccGwire is Senior Partner at Silverpeak with over 30 years’ experience of representing European growth technology businesses on M&A and financing. He’s…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursThe CEO Shift: How Founders Must Evolve to Scale Successfully
Mike Reid is Founder and Senior Partner at Frog Capital, anda Partner with ScaleUp Group. In this episode, Mike and John explore what it takes toscale a…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursScaling with Discipline: Sean Finnan on Leadership, Sales, and Sustainable Growth
Sean Finnan is a Portfolio Non-Exec, Leadershipcoach, Investor and Partner at ScaleUp Group. A former Chairman at ActiveOps and Avvio, he also held senior…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursFirst Who, Then What: How Great Teams Drive Tech Success
Adam Hale holds several board & advisory roles aroundPeople & Technology. He’s a Partner at ScaleUp Group and the former CEO at Fairsail, sold to Sage in 2017…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursThe Most Common Mistakes Made By Tech Entrepreneurs Raising Series A
In this insightful podcast episode, John O’Connell, Founder& Chairman of ScaleUp Group, shares the most common mistakes tech entrepreneurs make when raising…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursFrom Adversity to Exit: Leadership Lessons on Resilience, Reinvention, and Scaling
Duane Jackson is a serial entrepreneur and tech founder ofB2B SaaS businesses, including Sodium, Staffology and KashFlow. In this candid conversation, Duane…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursBeyond the Boom: Growing a Resilient Tech Agency with Giles Fraser
Giles Fraser is the Co-Founder of leading communications andPR agency, Brands2Life, representing over 100 tech and health companies in Europe and the US. In…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursBeyond Limits Mike Tobin CBE on Growth, Governance & Grit
Michael Tobin CBE is a serial technology entrepreneur & pioneer with over 40 years’ experience in the telecoms & technology sector. In this episode, John and…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursBehind the Raise: Inside Blackdot Solutions' Funding Journey
From investor prep to post-deal growth—lessons in trust,timing, and scaling smart. Adam de Courcy Ling is the Executive Chairman at BlackdotSolutions - the UK…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursAI – Beyond the Hype with Martin Neale, ICS.AI
Martin Neale, is CEO and co-founder of ICS.AI, a company dedicated to revolutionising public sector services through innovative AI solutions. Having…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursScaling to Selling a SaaS Business: Insights on Board Dynamics, Product-Market Fit and Knowing Your Buyer
David Cocks co-founded CloudTrade in 2009 and managed the company as CEO from day one. He grew CloudTrade into a global provider of intelligent data capture…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursScaling to Selling a SaaS Business: Acquire a business for a £1 and sell it for more than £100 million!
Matthew Elson acquired Evotix (a health, safety and sustainability SaaS business) in 2011 and sold the business in 2023. He remains CEO, where he has led the…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursAI – Beyond the Hype with Stuart Clarke, Blackdot Solutions
Stuart Clarke is the CEO of Blackdot Solutions – the UK technology company behind Videris, the most powerful investigations software for fighting serious…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursScaling to Selling a SaaS Business: Insights on AI, Empowerment, and Resilience
Our guest – Frank Reeves, a distinguished entrepreneur and innovator in the travel technology sector, best known for his role as the co-founder and CEO of the…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursAI - Beyond The Hype with Simon Black, Lexical Labs
Simon Black is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officerof Lexical Labs, the company behind Tiro—the world’s leading AI-powered contract review software…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursAI – Beyond the Hyhpe with Greg Wildisen, Panoram
Greg Wildisen is the founder and CEO of Panoram, a leadingGenAI software specialist for business and legal sectors. Panoram’s mission is to develop…
SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from EntrepreneursAI – Beyond the Hype with David Williams, KAI Conversations
David Williams is the founder and CEO of KAI Conversations, the industry-leading Conversational Intelligence (CI) platform which uses AI to analyse and reveal…