The SaaS Operator Podcast

In this episode of The Venture-Scale SaaS Operator, Randy Wootton talks about Maxio, a B2B SaaS financial operations platform that helps SaaS businesses automate all financial operations—from rating and invoicing to reporting and analysis—all in a single, unified system. He highlights the evolving role of founder CEOs and the need to transition from a familial work culture to a more structured team dynamic to handle increasing complexities.



Tune in to learn more about:
~ Navigating the complexities of B2B SaaS operations and how companies like Maxio streamline these processes
~ Identifying critical inflection points, particularly when your company reaches $10 million in revenue
~ The value of networking and seeking guidance from peer CEOs and mentors



Timestamps:
  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (00:29) - Starting as a Professional CEO
  • (02:13) - The Biggest Learning from Being a CEO
  • (05:35) - When to Consider Hiring a CEO
  • (09:09) - Finding the Right Place of Passion and Excellence
  • (14:16) - Joining Maxio After the Merger
  • (17:06) - Recognizing the Need for Change in Career
  • (20:43) - Important Skills for Founder CEOs in Smaller Companies
  • (24:00) - Inflection Points in Company Growth
  • (27:10) - Maxio's Vision
  • (27:48) - Connect with Randy
  • (28:26) - Outro



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Mentioned In The Episode
Maxio - Financial Operations Platform
ReactSquad.io - React.js Agency for Startups


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Host
Nikolas Chapoupis
Founder of EarlyNode & ReactSquad.io (React Agency for SaaS Startups)

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Get real stories about the birth and growth of SaaS Startups with our Host Nikolas Chapoupis (CEO @EarlyNode). Each episode gets into the trenches alongside those who were *actually* there when it happened. To reveal the full story of what's working in SaaS right now, from hiring to fundraising, marketing, and product strategy.

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