Einar Vollset is the founder of Tiny Seed (over $40m assets under management), a leading B2B SaaS accelerator, and Discretion Capital, an M&A boutique for SaaS founders.
Einar shares insights as an entrepreneur with experience in different sectors, discussing why he decided to launch TinySeed over a venture studio. He provides an insightful view into how TinySeed operates, comparing it to YC, and detailing the nuances of its investment model.
We also examine how SaaS has performed over the last few years, voiced concerns about AI's potential market frothiness, and Einar revealing his guiding principle for founding successful and sustainable businesses.
🔍Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:17 Interview Begins: Einar Vollset's Background
02:17 Einar's Journey from Academia to Y Combinator
04:44 The Birth of Tiny Seed
05:11 The Story Behind Discretion Capital
13:17 The State of SaaS Market
21:56 The Role of AI in SaaS
29:00 The Genesis of Tiny Seed
34:42 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
💡 Key Highlights
- Einar Vollset’s journey from academia to Y Combinator alum and serial entrepreneur.
- The founding story and mission of TinySeed as an alternative to traditional VC for SaaS startups.
- Insights into the M&A world through Discretion Capital and strategies for SaaS acquisitions and sales.
- The impact of market shifts on SaaS company valuations and growth strategies.
- Einar’s views on the potential overhype of AI in the SaaS industry and its actual impact.
- Actionable advice for SaaS founders on growth, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a sustainable business.
- Reflections on the evolving startup ecosystem, including the rise of bootstrapped startups and the indie hacker movement.
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