284: The Power of a Global Community of SaaS Leaders - with Alex Theuma
- Author
- Matt Wolach
- Published
- Tue 03 Oct 2023
- Episode Link
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Alex Theuma, the founder of SaaStock, discusses the power of communities for SaaS founders with host and B2B SaaS Sales Coach Matt Wolach. So many founders have experienced a feeling of isolation at some point in their start-up journey.
But finding an outlet for knowledge exchange and networking in Software as a Service (SaaS) is critical. Let’s delve into the strategies employed by Alex and SaaStock to nurture a sense of community and the invaluable benefits it offers to SaaS founders.
PODCAST-AT-A-GLANCE
Podcast: Scale Your SaaS with Matt Wolach
Episode: Episode No. 284, "The Power of a Global Community of SaaS Leaders - with Alex Theuma"
Host: Matt Wolach, a B2B SaaS Sales Coach, Entrepreneur, and Investor
Guest: Alex Theuma, Founder of SaaStock
TOP TIPS FROM THIS EPISODE
Challenges Faced by SaaS Founders
During the podcast episode, Alex discussed some of the most common challenges SaaS founders encounter:
1. Isolation and Networking
2. Building the Wrong Product
3. Funding in Challenging Times
The SaaStock Strategy
SaaStock's global success can be attributed to its combination of content marketing and community-building efforts. Here's how they do it:
1. Content Marketing
2. Community Building
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Pains: SaaStock Dublin 2023
The SaaStock Experience
What exactly can SaaS founders and leaders gain from attending an event like SaaStock? Alex provides compelling reasons:
1. Networking Opportunities
2. Finding Your SaaS BFFs
3. Access to Venture Capital
4. Inspiration and Head Space
TOP QUOTES
Alex Theuma
[18:06] “Zombie SaaS companies will fade away, making it tough for early-stage startups to succeed.”
[22:09] “Focus on finding the right customers and building a strong network early on, rather than trying to sell to everyone.”
Matt Wolach
[21:23] “That's what SaaS is all about: keeping amazing customers happy for a long time and serving their needs.”
LEARN MORE
To learn more about SaaStock, visit: https://www.saastock.com/
You can also find Alex Theuma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextheuma/
For more about how host Matt Wolach helps software companies achieve maximum growth, visit https://mattwolach.com/scale-time
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