Unbundling The Franchise with Ilir Sela, Founder and CEO of Slice | Verticals Episode 1

A VC and a Founder intellectually spar on Vertical Tech & AI - covering the latest news, unpacking in-depth business strategies, and interviewing world-class leaders in the space. New episodes drop every Wednesday. In this episode, Luke Sophinos and Nic Poulos sit down with Ilir Sela, Founder and CEO of Slice, to explore how he’s unbundling the franchise model,  empowering 20,000+ independent pizzerias to compete with the giants. We cover: How Slice scaled a billion-dollar network of small businesses The power of Vertical SaaS and why it’s transforming local commerce Lessons in leadership, fundraising, and long-term vision If you’re building in SaaS, marketplaces, or local tech, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more conversations with the founders and investors shaping the future of Vertical SaaS.