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- 4 days ago15 min
Quantum Computing: The New Frontier in High-Performance Simulations
On this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, Ben Murray welcomes Dr. Laurent Guiraud, co-founder and CEO of ColibriTD. With a rich background spanning roles at Oracle, Google, and Amazon Web Services, Dr. Laurent Guiraud has been at the forefront of technology and innovation for decades. Now, he’s combining his expertise in quantum physics and deep tech to solve some of today’s toughest business challenges. ColibriTD is still pre-product, but its vision is bold: leveraging the emerging field of quantum computing to power complex numerical simulations for industries like semiconductors, finance, and energy. Dr. Laurent Guiraud shares how ColibriTD works directly with R&D teams and large enterprises, co-designing solutions that address the limitations of traditional computing and paving the way to democratize high-performance simulations for businesses of all sizes. In this conversation, Dr. Laurent Guiraud discusses his motivation for starting ColibriTD, the realities of deep tech fundraising, and the unique business metrics he’s tracking as the company shapes the future of quantum computing in SaaS. Stay tuned for an inspiring look at innovation, customer collaboration, and what’s next for simulation engineering. Show Notes: 00:00 Career journey and starting a company 04:48 Democratizing high-performance computing 07:57 Pre-product development strategy 09:42 Building a scalable quantum solution 12:45 Validating Quantum Computing Use Cases Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/colibritd-raises-4m-seed/ https://techfundingevents.com/companies/colibritd.com Dr. Laurent Guiraud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentguiraud/ ColibriTD's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colibritd/home/ ColibriTD's Website: https://www.colibritd.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- 1 weeks ago15 min
How AI is Reshaping Small Business Lending in Africa
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where SaaS leaders and innovators share their stories and strategies. In today’s episode, the conversation focused on the unique challenges and opportunities facing startups and small businesses in Africa, particularly when it comes to accessing working capital and preparing financial data for investors. A key theme that emerged was the entrepreneurial journey of Elana Laichena, founder and CEO of Flowt Intelligence. After navigating financing obstacles as a founder herself, Elana developed a SaaS platform that uses AI to transform messy, real-world financial records into clean, investor-ready insights. The discussion explored how Flowt helps climate-focused businesses unlock the capital they need while streamlining the often daunting due diligence process. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on SaaS metrics, the evolving investment landscape in Africa, and lessons learned from both operating and funding startups. If you’re interested in how technology can break down barriers and empower growth in emerging markets, don’t miss this episode. Show Notes: 00:00 Float's financial intelligence platform 05:48 Understanding the competition in digital lending 07:45 Offering Flexible Business Credit 12:02 Pre-seed funding challenges in Africa 13:20 Funding challenges for African founders Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/flowt-raises-undisclosed-pre-seed/ https://techfundingevents.com/companies/flowt.africa Elana Laichena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elanalaichena/ Flowt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowt-intelligence/home/ Flowt's Website: https://flowt.africa/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Scaling AI Builds: Hermetiq’s Data Layer for Bazel and DevOps Innovation
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, the conversation focused on the fast-changing world of software builds and how AI is transforming the SaaS landscape. The discussion explored how Hermetiq, co-founded by CEO Jake Newfield, is addressing a new bottleneck for engineering teams—not code creation, but the complexities of compiling, testing, and deploying at scale. One concept discussed was the need for deeper observability and intelligence around Bazel builds, leading Hermetiq to develop a "Datadog for Bazel" platform that helps developers identify and fix build issues efficiently. With major AI labs already leveraging this technology, the episode highlights the rapidly expanding demand for smarter build infrastructure. Several points were raised around early-stage SaaS company building, from fundraising and pricing challenges to the importance of conference outreach and direct engagement. Listen in for insights on navigating growth in a market where innovation moves at lightning speed. Show Notes: 00:00 Hermetic automates software build process 04:15 Solving build issues for companies 06:20 Starting up with direct outreach 10:06 Big AI Lab Using Hermetiq 12:56 Wrapping up with contact info Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/hermetiq-raises-2-2m-seed/ Jake Newfield's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakenewfield/ Hermetiq's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hermetiq/ Hermetiq's Website: https://www.hermetiq.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- 2 weeks ago24 min
The Future of Fintech: AI and Small Business Lending in Emerging Markets
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, the conversation focused on the intersection of AI, finance, and SaaS with Zach Marks, co-founder and CEO of Jia. The discussion explored Zach’s journey from working with microfinance in emerging markets to building AI-powered financial solutions that address the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses. Several points were raised, including Jia’s experience in leveraging AI for underwriting, the evolution of the company’s product offerings, the impact of technology on expanding access to credit, and the nuances of pricing and scaling in the rapidly changing world of fintech. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how AI, SaaS metrics, and a mission-driven approach are transforming financial operations for SMBs across the globe. Show Notes: 00:00 Discovering microfinance and joining Tala 03:30 AI solutions for small businesses 08:01 Using AI for credit analysis 11:18 Business model and SME solutions 15:37 Future of AI in finance 18:27 Discussing risk strategies in lending 21:51 AI enhancing financial service delivery 23:34 Company founding and HQ details Links: SaaS Fundrasing Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/jia-raises-3m-seed/ Zach Marks' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachmarks/ Jia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jiaxyz/ Jia's Website: https://jia.xyz/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- 2 weeks ago36 min
2027 CFO Playbook: Understand and Analyze Your Cloud & AI Spend
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today’s episode, Ben sits down with Edward Barrow, founder and CEO of Cloud Capital, for a timely and in-depth conversation about the challenges facing CFOs, controllers, and tech leaders as cloud and AI spending rapidly becomes one of the largest and most complex line items on the P&L. With spend on compute, tokens, and infrastructure rising—sometimes to over 30% of revenue—understanding, forecasting, and optimizing cloud and AI costs is no longer optional for SaaS leadership teams. Edward brings hands-on experience in both scaling software companies and overseeing strategic finance for cloud-native businesses, sharing research-backed insights and actionable strategies. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping unit economics, why traditional forecasting methods won't cut it in 2027, and what new controls and collaboration between finance and engineering are essential for sustainable growth. If you're preparing for 2027 budgeting and want to stay ahead of the curve on cloud and AI cost management, this episode is for you. Show Notes: 00:00 Helping CFOs manage cloud spending 05:43 AI investment in software businesses 09:10 Balancing growth and profitability 13:03 AI and Token Cost Management 14:02 Understanding and managing cloud costs 18:13 Automated financial forecasting tools 20:50 Allocating and budgeting production costs 27:11 Commitment challenges in tech projects 27:51 Challenges of long-term tech commitments 33:46 Planning cost optimization steps 34:55 CFOs adapting to cloud and AI Links: Edward Barrow’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ebarrow/ Cloud Capital’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-cap/home/ Cloud Capital’s Website: https://www.cloudcapital.co/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's AI in finance trends newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- 3 weeks ago19 min
Unlocking Hidden Talents: The Future of Skills Mapping with AI
On this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, Ben sits down with Giacomo Marchiori, CEO and founder of Talentware, an AI-native skill intelligence platform transforming the HR tech landscape. From his unique career path in engineering and automotive manufacturing to founding a rapidly growing SaaS company, Giacomo Marchiori shares the story behind Talentware’s creation, its innovative approach to skill assessment across industries and job functions, and the company’s impressive growth fueled by recent fundraising rounds. Join us as we dive into lessons learned in startup fundraising, navigating the crowded AI space, scaling go-to-market efforts, and building a tech company poised for expansion throughout Europe. Show Notes: 00:00 Improving Talent Management Processes 04:03 Mapping and Assessing Skills 06:56 Initial VC Fundraising Stages 10:25 Starting VC conversations early 14:20 Choosing a Technology Investment Strategy 17:54 Upcoming events and expansion plans Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/talentware-secures-800-000-in-pre-seed-funding/ https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/talentware-raises-3-3m-seed/ Giacomo Marchiori’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomo-marchiori/ Talentware’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentware-ai/ Talentware’s Website: https://talentware.ai/en/home/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- Oct 8, 202626 min
Closing Books Faster with AI: A Vision for Accountants
Welcome back to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, Ben Murray is joined by Alex Lee, CEO and co-founder of Truewind, a company on a mission to build cutting-edge AI tools for accountants. With a background that uniquely spans aerospace engineering, venture capital, and SaaS startups, Alex Lee brings a fresh perspective to the future of finance. Listeners will hear how Truewind fits into the accounting close process, empowering accountants with AI-driven workpapers, journal entry automation, and digitized standard operating procedures. Alex Lee explains how the platform streamlines financial operations—without replacing ERPs—and discusses its impact on everything from audit readiness to accelerating the value delivered to customers. The conversation also explores the evolving role of accountants in an AI-powered world, lessons learned from raising $17 million in venture funding, and thoughtful go-to-market strategies tailored for CFOs and controllers. Don’t miss this episode if you’re interested in AI, SaaS, fundraising, or the future of accounting technology. Show Notes: 00:00 Building First Startup Blue Light 03:30 Integrating AI with existing ERP 06:40 Benefits of TruWind API integration 10:07 Evolving roles in accounting 14:37 Key fundraising lessons for startups 16:56 Choosing the Right Investor Fit 19:57 Understanding Partnership Tiers 23:09 Tracking Customer Value and Engagement 26:00 AI infrastructure in finance Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/truewind-raises-13-million-in-series-a/ https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/truwind-raises-3-million-in-seed-round/ Alex Lee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlee611/ Truewind’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truewindai Truewind’s Website: trytruewind.com To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
- Oct 1, 202614 min
The Million-Dollar Blueprint: Building a TikTok Empire with AI
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, Ben sits down with Ali Mirzaei, CEO and founder of Dimension Studios. Dimension Studios is leading the charge in AI-powered automation for TikTok Shop operations with their flagship software, Seller OS. Ali Mirzaei shares the unexpected journey from building the top shop on TikTok to founding Dimension, discusses lessons learned in fundraising, and reveals how the company's unique AI agent—trained on real shop data and industry expertise—is leveling the playing field for brands of all sizes. Tune in to hear how Dimension Studios is scaling quickly, keeping customer acquisition costs low, and balancing both service and SaaS models while navigating the fast-evolving landscape of AI and e-commerce. Show Notes: 00:00 AI Operator for TikTok Shop Support 06:14 Advice for startup founders 09:57 Analyzing user updates impact 12:04 Macroeconomics and AI impact 14:10 Sharing Ali's journey Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/dimension-raises-1-65m-seed/ Ali Mirzaei's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-mirzaei-a411791b4/ Dimension Studios' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dimensionstudios/ Dimenstion Studios' Website: https://www.dimensionstudios.co/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
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