The vSaaS Podcast delves into the journeys of visionary founders, software leaders, and industry experts who are building category-defining vertical software for overlooked and underserved sectors.
If you want to nerd out on vertical SaaS, this podcast is for you.
At Xenata, we’re on a mission to bring you the untold stories behind building innovative teams and groundbreaking products. From that first spark of an idea to scaling a fully realized business, we’re here to shine a light on the wins, the lessons, and the future of Vertical SaaS
We dive into startup culture with a focus on fostering seamless collaboration across all business functions, empowering top talent with valuable insights to transition from senior contributors or founding members into strategic leaders and executives
Get ready to hear from seed-stage entrepreneurs, unicorn founders, and industry experts as they share insights, practical advice, and their passion for creating the next wave of Vertical SaaS innovation.
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The vSaaS Podcast delves into the journeys of visionary founders, software leaders, and industry experts who are building category-defining vertical software for overlooked and underserved sectors.
If you want to nerd out on vertical SaaS, this podcast is for you.
At Xenata, we’re on a mission to bring you the untold stories behind building innovative teams and groundbreaking products. From that first spark of an idea to scaling a fully realized business, we’re here to shine a light on the wins, the lessons, and the future of Vertical SaaS
We dive into startup culture with a focus on fostering seamless collaboration across all business functions, empowering top talent with valuable insights to transition from senior contributors or founding members into strategic leaders and executives
Get ready to hear from seed-stage entrepreneurs, unicorn founders, and industry experts as they share insights, practical advice, and their passion for creating the next wave of Vertical SaaS innovation.
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Summary
In this engaging conversation, Gavin Savage interviews Nic Poulos, founder and managing partner at Euclid Ventures, discussing the evolution and significance of vertical SaaS. Nic shares his journey from investment banking to becoming a prominent investor in vertical software, highlighting the growing demand for specialized software solutions in various industries. The discussion covers the differences between vertical and horizontal SaaS, current trends in the market, common pitfalls for startups, and the importance of domain expertise in building successful teams. Nic emphasizes the need for founders to deeply understand the problems they are solving and the value of validating customer pain points before seeking investment.
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Keywords
Vertical SaaS, Nic Poulos, software investment, startup mistakes, domain expertise, team building, venture capital, industry trends, B2B, B2BC software, technology innovation
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