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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