Erwin van der Vlist - Start Small, Scale Big

Welcome to another exciting episode of SaaS Unscripted, brought to you by Nobel Recruitment! In this episode, our host Nick van Eeten sits down with Erwin van der Vlist, the co-founder of Speakap and talk about his incredible journey from working in a supermarket to founding a successful SaaS company. Key Takeaways: Erwin's early days and the inspiration behind Speakap. The challenges and successes of expanding Speakap to the US. Valuable lessons on perseverance, product-market fit, and strategic sales. Insights into maintaining a work-life balance and hiring the right talent. Timestamps: (00:00) - Meet Erwin van der Vlist (01:02) - The Birth of Speakap (03:41) - The Evolution of Speakap (05:01) - Securing Investment and Growth (07:07) - Expanding to the US Market (12:03) - Personal and Professional Challenges in the US (18:00) - Achieving Product-Market Fit (21:12) - Key Learnings and Advice for Founders (29:07) - Elevating Sales Strategies (31:12) - Returning to Amsterdam (33:29) - Current Role and Future Plans (36:04) - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (39:22) - Balancing Work and Life (41:19) - Hiring the Right Talent Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a SaaS professional, or just curious about the startup world, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration from someone who's living it. Tune in to learn about Erwin’s experiences, the evolution of the SaaS industry, and the innovative solutions Speakap is bringing to the SaaS world.  🔗 Connect with Erwin van der Vlist :  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinvandervlist/ Website: https://www.speakap.com/    🔗 Nobel Recruitment & Nick van Eeten:  Website: https://www.noblerecruitment.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-van-eeten-saas-sales-recruitment/   Don't forget to subscribe to SaaS:Unscripted for more behind-the-scenes stories from the SaaS industry, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!