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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 38 MIN

Will Your SaaS Get Acquired in 2024? TinySeed's Outlook

from Play It Smart · host Alexej Pikovsky

Einar Vollset is the founder of Tiny Seed (over $40m assets under management), a leading B2B SaaS accelerator, and Discretion Capital, an M&A boutique for SaaS founders. Einar shares insights as an entrepreneur with experience in different sectors, discussing why he decided to launch TinySeed over a venture studio. He provides an insightful view into how TinySeed operates, comparing it to YC, and detailing the nuances of its investment model. We also examine how SaaS has performed over the last few years, voiced concerns about AI's potential market frothiness, and Einar revealing his guiding principle for founding successful and sustainable businesses.🔍Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Overview01:17 Interview Begins: Einar Vollset's Background02:17 Einar's Journey from Academia to Y Combinator04:44 The Birth of Tiny Seed05:11 The Story Behind Discretion Capital13:17 The State of SaaS Market21:56 The Role of AI in SaaS29:00 The Genesis of Tiny Seed34:42 Final Thoughts and Conclusion💡 Key Highlights- Einar Vollset’s journey from academia to Y Combinator alum and serial entrepreneur.- The founding story and mission of TinySeed as an alternative to traditional VC for SaaS startups.- Insights into the M&A world through Discretion Capital and strategies for SaaS acquisitions and sales.- The impact of market shifts on SaaS company valuations and growth strategies.- Einar’s views on the potential overhype of AI in the SaaS industry and its actual impact.- Actionable advice for SaaS founders on growth, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a sustainable business.- Reflections on the evolving startup ecosystem, including the rise of bootstrapped startups and the indie hacker movement.-- LINKS -- ► Read more: https://nuoptima.com/saas-podcast/tiny-seed-einar-vollset 🔗 Follow NUOPTIMA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexej-pikovsky-9743701/Website: https://www.nuoptima.com 🔗 Follow Einar:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/einarvollset/Website: https://tinyseed.com/🔔 Stay Updated: Turn on notifications to never miss our latest videos on growth tactics in SaaS, trends, and business insights.

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