The SaaS Revolution Show

Host Alex Theuma is joined by DuploCloud Founder and CEO Venkat Thiruvengadam. Venkat shares his journey from Microsoft Azure to building a $50M-funded DevSecOps platform. He discusses bootstrapping the company for the first three years, through to leading the company through what he calls an “existential moment” for all SaaS businesses: the shift to AI-native operations. Guest links: Website: https://duplocloud.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkat-thiruvengadam-35a7396/      Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward:  SaaStock Europe: 14-15 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland Book you tickets: https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ SaaStock USA 2025: April 2026 | Austin, Texas Join the waitlist: https://saastock-usa.com/ SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders between $100K - $10M ARR who are committed to growth and helping others (https://www.saastock.com/founder-membership/) SaaStock Local: Monthly meet-ups in cities all around the world, bringing together SaaS enthusiasts and experts to discuss the most pressing topics in SaaS (https://local.saastock.com/home)

Dan Hobbs, CEO & Co-Founder of Protex AI, joins SaaStock’s Alex Theuma to break down how his startup is transforming factory safety using AI and how they scaled to triple-digit growth with an enterprise-first GTM motion. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How Protex AI went from YC to 300% YoY growth - Why they moved fast into the U.S. (and why you should too) - The AI tools Dan actually uses to drive team efficiency - How to close enterprise clients - Dan’s biggest founder lessons and what he’d do differently - Top tier advice from Pitbull aka Mr. Worldwide…. Yes, really. Guest links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hobbs-258998ab/ Website: https://www.protex.ai/      Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward:  SaaStock Europe: 14-15 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland Book you tickets: https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ SaaStock USA 2025: April 2026 | Austin, Texas Join the waitlist: https://saastock-usa.com/ SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders between $100K - $10M ARR who are committed to growth and helping others (https://www.saastock.com/founder-membership/) SaaStock Local: Monthly meet-ups in cities all around the world, bringing together SaaS enthusiasts and experts to discuss the most pressing topics in SaaS (https://local.saastock.com/home)

In this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, Alex Theuma talks to Koen Köppen, CEO of Mollie and ex-CTO of Klarna. Koen shares how Mollie is expanding from 6 to 31 markets by 2026, why they prioritise operational efficiency over growth hacks, and how AI reduced their customer contact rate by 3x. Plus: essential lessons for SaaS founders on market expansion, avoiding premature scaling, and embedded finance. Guest links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenkoppen/ Website: https://www.mollie.com/gb/      Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward:  SaaStock Europe: 14-15 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland Book you tickets: https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ SaaStock USA 2025: April 2026 | Austin, Texas Join the waitlist: https://saastock-usa.com/ SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders between $100K - $10M ARR who are committed to growth and helping others (https://www.saastock.com/founder-membership/) SaaStock Local: Monthly meet-ups in cities all around the world, bringing together SaaS enthusiasts and experts to discuss the most pressing topics in SaaS (https://local.saastock.com/home)

This week, Alex speaks with Yext CEO Mike Walrath about his journey in the software industry, the challenges faced by SaaS companies, and the impact of AI on the market. Mike shares insights on leadership, the importance of judgment in decision-making, and how AI is reshaping marketing and SEO strategies. They also discuss the evolving SaaS landscape and the necessity for companies to adapt to new technologies and customer expectations. Guest links: Website: https://www.yext.com/       Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward:  SaaStock Europe: 14-15 October 2025 | Dublin, Ireland Book you tickets: https://saastock-europe.com/tickets/ SaaStock USA 2025: April 2026 | Austin, Texas Join the waitlist: https://saastock-usa.com/ SaaStock Founder Membership: A private members group of B2B SaaS founders between $100K - $10M ARR who are committed to growth and helping others (https://www.saastock.com/founder-membership/) SaaStock Local: Monthly meet-ups in cities all around the world, bringing together SaaS enthusiasts and experts to discuss the most pressing topics in SaaS (https://local.saastock.com/home)