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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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August 17, 20261 hr 5 min

Thomas Aronica on Building a Moat for Biller Genie

Introduction - Thomas Aronica's early days in payments - The importance of understanding your industry - Building Biller Genie from the ground up Interview - Thomas's journey to entrepreneurship - Challenges faced during the early years - Importance of bootstrapping and strategic investments Presentation - The myth of the SaaS apocalypse - Identifying your true moat - Strategies for leveraging unique advantages Panel Q&A - Audience questions on SaaS survival - Importance of compliance and integration - Leveraging AI tools for partner needs About Thomas Aronica Thomas Aronica is the founder and CEO of Biller Genie, a company that automates invoicing workflows for SMBs. With a background in engineering and a knack for understanding operational efficiencies, Thomas has built a successful career by focusing on the value beyond software code. 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.

August 10, 20261 hr 15 min

Channing Ferrer on Navigating Global Expansion and AI Relevance at Brevo

Introduction Channing's unique path from consulting to sales The unexpected love for problem-solving in sales Brevo's reverse expansion strategy Interview Channing's early career and pivotal moments Key lessons on company culture The journey through HubSpot and beyond Presentation The marketing AI arms race Challenges of consumer attention Data insights on email engagement Panel Q&A Audience questions on AI and marketing Strategies for maintaining engagement Real-world applications of AI insights 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.

August 3, 20261 hr 9 min

Steve Flavell on Reinventing LoopUp Amidst Telecom Industry Transformations

Introduction - Steve Flavell's 20-year journey with LoopUp - The shift from conference calls to global telecom - Surviving the pandemic's impact on business Interview - Founding LoopUp with co-CEO Michael Hughes - Initial challenges and opportunities in conference calling - Navigating industry changes and pivoting the business Presentation - Restructuring of the telecom industry - PSTN switch-off and its implications - Integration of telecom services with platforms like Teams Panel Q&A - Governance checkpoints for telecom restructuring - Strategic adaptation in highly regulated regions - Audience questions on AI integration and telecom strategies About Steve Flavell Steve Flavell is the co-founder and co-CEO of LoopUp, a company that has transitioned from conference call software to a global telecommunications provider. With a background in engineering and strategic consulting, Steve has navigated LoopUp through significant industry shifts and challenges. 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.

July 27, 202659 min

Tarek Kabrit on Navigating Product-Market Fit and the Seez Story

Introduction - Tarek's journey from a simple idea to a software company - The initial inspiration for Seez from personal experience - Setting the stage for finding product-market fit Interview - Tarek's background in consulting and finance - The early challenges and insights in building Seez - Achieving a successful exit with Pinewood AI Presentation - Transition from a consumer app to dealership software - The evolution of AI solutions in the automotive sector - How Seez's AI chatbots enhance the customer experience Panel Q&A - Audience questions on AI integration in dealerships - Discussion on the future of AI in automotive sales - Insights into measuring the success of AI solutions About Tarek Kabrit Tarek Kabrit is the co-founder of Seez, an innovative software company specializing in AI solutions for the automotive sector. With a background in consulting, investment banking, and private equity, Tarek leveraged his diverse experience to transform Seez from a consumer app into a platform deeply integrated with car dealership operations. 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.

July 20, 20261 hr 18 min

Chris Keevill on Building Versos AI: Navigating the Future of AI Training Data

Introduction - Chris Keevill's diverse career journey in tech. - The founding of Versos AI and its market impact. - Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit. Interview - Chris's telecom and startup experiences. - Evolution of the SAS model from telecom. - The inception and growth of Versos AI. Presentation - Versos's role in AI training data management. - Importance of structuring video data. - Connecting AI labs with video content libraries. Panel Q&A - Real audience questions from the AI Summit. - Metadata and data integrity challenges. - Monetization of video assets for AI training. About Chris Keevill Chris Keevill is the CEO of Versos AI Inc., with a rich career spanning telecom, venture-funded startups, and digital media. His work focuses on bridging technology and services to meet evolving market demands, culminating in the founding of Versos AI, a leader in AI training data management. 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.

July 15, 20261 hr 7 min

Brad Micklea on Bridging AI Innovation and Security at Jozu

Introduction Brad Micklea's unexpected journey from English major to tech leader Insight into the challenges of AI model deployment The role of open-source in AI Interview Brad's career path and pivotal moments Challenges in AI deployment at Red Hat and AWS Founding Jozu to address AI and MLOps gaps Presentation AI adoption vs security lag The need for open-source standards in AI How Jozu's platform addresses complex environments Panel Q&A Audience questions on AI maturity and security Practical steps for companies at different stages of AI adoption Brad's insights on managing AI risks and opportunities 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.

July 13, 20261 hr 3 min

Building Trust in AI with Quest Software

Introduction - Bharath's career journey from microprocessors to data management - Quest Software's transformation in AI solutions - Importance of a solid data foundation Interview - Bharath's transition from engineering to product management - Quest's role in solving modern data challenges - The trusted reputation of Quest's tools like Erwin and Toad Presentation - Quest's trusted data management platform - Challenges of manual data processes - How automation and orchestration speed up data product creation Panel Q&A - Live audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Bootcamp - Discussion on logical data management layers - Insights into transitioning from spreadsheets to centralized data solutions About Bharath Vasudevan Bharath Vasudevan is a product leader with extensive experience in data management solutions, formerly serving as Head of Product for Quest Data Business where he oversaw product strategy for solutions that help organizations manage data, security, and IT operations. With a background in engineering and a passion for problem-solving, Bharath has been instrumental in driving innovations in data management throughout his career. 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.

July 6, 20261 hr 2 min

Patrick Murphy of Togal AI: Revolutionizing Construction with AI

Patrick Murphy is the founder of Togal AI, a company using artificial intelligence to revolutionize the construction estimating process. He grew up in a family construction business, worked in finance with Deloitte, and served in Congress before returning to the private sector to innovate within the construction industry. [00:00] Introduction to Patrick Murphy and Togal AI [05:15] Patrick's journey from construction to politics and back [12:30] Challenges in the construction industry [20:45] How AI is changing construction estimating [30:00] Real-world impacts of Togal AI [40:00] Live panel session with audience questions 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 29, 20261 hr 3 min

Matt Wilson on AI Strategies and Innovations at Alkami

Matt Wilson is the Operations Strategy and Delivery Lead at Alkami, specializing in AI and digital banking solutions. With a background in IT and risk management, he has been instrumental in Alkami's strategic growth through innovative technology and strategic acquisitions. 00:00 Introduction to Matt Wilson and Alkami 05:00 Matt's career journey and transition into AI 10:00 Creative workarounds for AI data protection 15:00 Importance of governance and policies 20:00 Live Q&A panel insights 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 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.