EPISODE · Oct 4, 2025 · 33 MIN
Beyond Spreadsheets: Building a Human-Centric Finance Platform - Blaine Bertsch | Ep 45
from The Iferia Techcast · host Ezekiel Iferia
Why do even the best finance teams struggle with clunky spreadsheets? Blaine Bertsch, Co-Founder and CEO of Dryrun, shares his journey from creative agency owner to fintech CEO, revealing how blending design thinking with deep financial insight creates software that CFOs actually love to use.In this episode, you’ll discover:· Why the initial target customer for his SaaS was completely wrong—and how talking to a broader audience revealed the real market· The massive technical challenge of scaling from small business data to enterprise-level complexity without sacrificing performance· How a design-led approach creates clarity and communication that raw data and spreadsheets cannot· The common misconception about SaaS success timelines and why it’s often a "10-year overnight success"· His philosophy that "ideas are worthless" and why execution and customer conversations are everythingFor founders, developers, and anyone building B2B software where user experience is critical.Connect With Blaine Bertsch:· Website: https://dryrun.com· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainebertschChapters:00:00 Introduction to Dry Run and Its Purpose03:26 The Shift from Spreadsheets to SaaS05:56 Design's Role in Financial Software11:10 Learning from Technical Setbacks16:37 Common Misconceptions in SaaS Financial Management19:24 The Importance of UX in Financial Software22:17 Transitioning from Creative to Financial Tech27:21 Advice for Founders on Customer Engagement27:43 Podcasting as a Tool for Communication31:55 Innovation in Finance and DesignSupport the Show:· Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme· Subscribe and leave a review!· ShareWant to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast?· Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch· PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast
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Why do even the best finance teams struggle with clunky spreadsheets? Blaine Bertsch, Co-Founder and CEO of Dryrun, shares his journey from creative agency owner to fintech CEO, revealing how blending design thinking with deep financial insight creates software that CFOs actually love to use.In this episode, you’ll discover:· Why the initial target customer for his SaaS was completely wrong—and how talking to a broader audience revealed the real market· The massive technical challenge of scaling from small business data to enterprise-level complexity without sacrificing performance· How a design-led approach creates clarity and communication that raw data and spreadsheets cannot· The common misconception about SaaS success timelines and why it’s often a "10-year overnight success"· His philosophy that "ideas are worthless" and why execution and customer conversations are everythingFor founders, developers, and anyone building B2B software where user experience is critical.Connect With Blaine Bertsch:· Website: https://dryrun.com· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainebertschChapters:00:00 Introduction to Dry Run and Its Purpose03:26 The Shift from Spreadsheets to SaaS05:56 Design's Role in Financial Software11:10 Learning from Technical Setbacks16:37 Common Misconceptions in SaaS Financial Management19:24 The Importance of UX in Financial Software22:17 Transitioning from Creative to Financial Tech27:21 Advice for Founders on Customer Engagement27:43 Podcasting as a Tool for Communication31:55 Innovation in Finance and DesignSupport the Show:· Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme· Subscribe and leave a review!· ShareWant to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast?· Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch· PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast
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