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Are you looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of B2B SaaS? Software Spotlight delivers weekly insights from the frontlines of software innovation. Join host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis since 1998, as he brings you exclusive conversations with industry titans, innovative leaders, and game-changing executives in the SaaS space. Each episode unpacks winning strategies, emerging trends, and actionable insights you can implement immediately. From scaling your SaaS business to mastering digital transformation, discover the tactics that drive success in today's competitive landscape. Whether you're a founder, executive, or ambitious professional in the B2B SaaS world, this podcast delivers the strategic intelligence you need to thrive. Subscribe now to join our community of forward-thinking tech leaders and get weekly episodes packed with data-driven insights, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews that will transform your approach to B2B SaaS.

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June 15, 20261 hr 8 min

Varun Puri on Transforming Communication with Yoodli's AI

Varun Puri is the co-founder and CEO of Yoodli, an AI platform that enhances communication skills through role play simulations. Before Yoodli, Varun worked on special projects for Sergey Brin at Google and has a background in debate and public speaking. - [00:00] Introduction and Varun's journey from India to Google - [05:30] The inception of Yoodli and its mission - [10:00] How Yoodli's AI role play simulator works - [20:00] Surprising use cases of Yoodli - [25:00] The venture funding experience - [35:00] Yoodli's impact on enterprise communication - [45:00] Q&A Panel from Software Oasis AI Summit Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 10, 20261 hr 12 min

Brian Minick of ZeroBounce on Mastering Email Deliverability

Introduction - Brian Minick's early tech interests - Transition to COO at ZeroBounce - Episode recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit Interview - Brian's journey from tech curiosity to executive - Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities - Importance of hard work and a bit of luck Presentation - Difference between email delivery and deliverability - Common email marketing challenges - Importance of focusing on quality over quantity Panel Q&A - Real audience questions from Software Oasis AI Summit - In-depth discussion on email marketing strategies - Insights on improving deliverability and engagement About Brian Minick Brian Minick is the Chief Operating Officer at ZeroBounce, a leader in email validation services. With a background in tech and marketing, Brian has been driving innovation and growth at ZeroBounce for over seven years. Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 8, 20261 hr 2 min

John Callery on AI-Powered Innovation at ReflexAI

John Callery is the co-founder and chief product and technology officer at ReflexAI. He has a background in web development and enterprise tech and has worked at the Trevor Project, where he scaled technology teams and developed innovative AI solutions for crisis intervention. 00:00 - Introduction to John Callery and ReflexAI 05:00 - The Trevor Project and the AI triage model 10:00 - Challenges in crisis response training 15:00 - Founding ReflexAI and expanding beyond crisis lines 20:00 - Recognition and impact of ReflexAI's work 25:00 - Embedding AI tools into existing workflows 30:00 - Live Q&A panel from the Software Oasis AI Summit Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 1, 20261 hr 3 min

Building Autonomous AI Agents with Ambuj Kumar of Symbian

Ambuj Kumar is the co-founder and CEO of Symbian, a pioneering company in AI-driven cybersecurity. With a background at Nvidia and experience founding Fortanix, Ambuj brings a wealth of knowledge in building innovative security solutions. His work focuses on automating security operations to allow human teams to focus on strategic challenges. [00:00] Introduction to Ambuj Kumar and Symbian [03:45] Ambuj's journey from Nvidia to founding Symbian [07:30] The concept of 'speed of light execution' and excellence [12:00] Shifting from anomaly detection to context understanding in cybersecurity [18:00] Importance of reasoning over rules in AI security models [25:00] Live panel Q&A from the Software Oasis event [35:00] Outro and final thoughts Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 25, 20261 hr 18 min

Jeff Kuo on Ragic's No-Code Revolution and AI's Role in Software Development

Jeff Kuo is the founder and CEO of Ragic, Inc., a pioneering no-code online database platform. With a background in computer science, Jeff's journey began with a master's thesis that laid the foundation for Ragic. Today, he continues to innovate in the SaaS space, empowering businesses to build applications without needing extensive coding knowledge. Intro to Jeff Kuo and Ragic [00:00] The origins of Ragic in a master's thesis [02:30] Challenges and insights from bootstrapping without funding [10:15] The evolving role of AI in software development [18:45] Q&A Panel Discussion [25:30] Jeff's thoughts on the future of no-code and AI [34:00] Outro and key insights [42:15] Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 20261 hr 13 min

Sujay Saha of Cortico-X on Transforming Consulting with Experience-Led Strategy

Sujay Saha is the founder and CEO of Cortico-X, an experience-led strategy and transformation consultancy. With nearly two decades of experience at PwC, Sujay has pioneered the 'Return on Experience' concept, helping organizations turn customer experiences into growth engines. [00:00] Introduction to Sujay Saha and Cortico-X [05:15] Sujay's journey from PwC to entrepreneurship [12:30] The concept of 'Return on Experience' [20:45] Navigating the consulting landscape with AI [30:00] Audience questions and panel discussion Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 20261 hr 17 min

John Betancourt on Pivoting to Success with Humantelligence

Introduction - John's diverse background and global experience - Initial challenges and pivots in his career - The significance of finding true calling later in life Interview - The zigzag journey to founding Humantelligence - Key pivots during the COVID-19 pandemic - Learning from market feedback and adapting Presentation - Explanation of AI coaching and its benefits - Importance of customizing coaching for all employees - Strategic implications for HR and organizational development Panel Q&A - Audience questions on implementing AI coaching - Addressing skepticism among managers - Real-life applications and success stories About John Betancourt John Betancourt is the founder and CEO of Humantelligence, a company focused on AI coaching solutions. With a rich background in corporate roles and executive search, John has worked across six countries and speaks five languages. He brings a wealth of experience in leading innovative talent development strategies. Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 20261 hr 1 min

Revolutionizing Onboarding with Asaf Darash of Regpack

Asaf Darash is the founder and CEO of Regpack, an innovative online registration and payment platform. With a background in academia and a PhD from Berkeley, Asaf has transformed his research into a successful SaaS company, helping organizations automate their onboarding processes. Show Notes: [00:00] Introduction to Asaf Darash and Regpack [05:30] Asaf’s academic journey and the birth of Regpack [12:45] Identifying market gaps in service-based industries [18:20] The role of automation in modern onboarding [25:15] Real-world applications of Regpack across industries [32:00] Q&A panel discussion from the Software Oasis live AI event [40:00] Outro and key takeaways Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 15, 20261 hr 13 min

Serge Salager on Mastering SaaS Pricing and Building Visualping

Introduction - Serge Salager's early fascination with software - Transition from chemical engineering to software - Importance of mastering SaaS pricing Interview - Serge's journey from engineer to software CEO - Challenges of switching to SaaS pricing - The role of timing and luck in entrepreneurship Presentation - The 10-5-20 pricing rule - Value perception versus cost-plus pricing - Quadrants of product complexity and pricing Panel Q&A - Audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Summit - Applying the 10-5-20 rule in practice - The impact of subscription models beyond software About Serge Salager Serge Salager is the founder and CEO of Visualping, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in product management. He transitioned into the software industry mid-career, where he has become a thought leader in SaaS pricing strategies. Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 15, 20261 hr 15 min

Farnaz Ronaghi on Innovation and Learning at NovoEd

Introduction - Farnaz's journey from Tehran to Stanford - The experiment that led to NovoEd - Catching the innovation bug at Stanford Interview - Challenges of starting NovoEd - Importance of inclusivity in innovation - Learning on the job as a founder Presentation - NovoEd's approach to employee development - Role of AI in learning platforms - Strategies for performance readiness Panel Q&A - Audience questions on AI and innovation - Insights on SaaS business models - Practical applications of learning strategies About Farnaz Ronaghi Farnaz Ronaghi is the co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at NovoEd, an enterprise learning platform. With a background in software engineering and a PhD from Stanford, she has transformed academic research into impactful real-world solutions for Fortune 100 companies. Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.