Show overview
The SaaS CFO has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 256 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 27 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 98 episodes published. Published by Ben Murray.
From the publisher
Ben Murray, The SaaS CFO, talks all things SaaS.
Latest Episodes
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Why Top Law Firms and Judges Are Turning to AI for Legal Research
Scaling Trayd: From Seed to Series A and 600 Percent Growth
How AI is Transforming Software Engineering: A Deep Dive into Resolve AI
How AI is Reshaping Marketing Campaigns and Website Optimization
Unlocking Growth Equity: Revealing Investment Secrets
Future of Healthcare: How AI is Elevating Patient Engagement with Zeya Health
From Attorney to SaaS Founder: The Journey With Inhouse AI
AI and Finance Unite: A Bold Vision for Tax Credit Automation with Taxnova
Revolutionizing Hiring: Unveiling the AI-Powered Future of Recruitment
Ark Climate on Funding, Metrics, and Scaling Government SaaS
How Teqtivity Grew Globally on Zero Outside Funding
Maxima Raises $41M to Automate the Accounting Close Process with Agentic AI
The Next Evolution of SaaS: Letting Customers Build Features
How Nodu.fi Is Simplifying Global Stablecoin Payments
Join host Ben as he sits down with Alex Novozhenov, CEO and co-founder of Nodu, on this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Alex Novozhenov shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, from building and selling companies in the gaming and fintech space, to launching Nodu—a startup transforming cross-border payments for SaaS and fintech companies. Discover how Nodu leverages stablecoin technology to enable faster, seamless money transfers across borders, eliminating traditional banking barriers. Alex Novozhenov breaks down what stablecoins are, Nodu’s API-driven approach, and why global commerce needs new solutions for moving money. Whether you’re a SaaS CFO, founder, or fintech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on startup fundraising, adoption of cutting-edge financial tools, and the shift from bootstrapping to venture-backed growth. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the future of payments and entrepreneurship! Show Notes: 00:00 "API-Driven Fintech & Stablecoins" 03:51 "Stablecoin Payments for Businesses" 09:28 "Funding Goals for Founders" 10:31 "Bootstrapping vs. Funded Startups" 15:10 "Hybrid Teams, Global Offices" 16:58 2026 Goals and Revenue Check Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/nodu-raises-1-45-million-pre-seed-funding Alex Novozhenov’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/novozhenov/ Nodu’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodufi/ Nodu’s Website: https://nodu.fi/ 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
Concourse Raises $17M to Bring Agentic AI to Finance Teams
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray sits down with Matthieu Hafemeister, co-founder and CEO of Concourse. Matthieu shares his journey from growing up in Paris to launching a fast-scaling AI startup in New York, drawing on his experiences in venture capital at Andreessen Horowitz and operational roles at Jeeves. Together, they dive deep into how Concourse leverages agentic AI to revolutionize finance teams—from automating workflows across complex data sources to increasing team capacity and strategic output. Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at Concourse’s rapid growth, its recent $12 million Series A raise, and the evolving landscape of AI for enterprise finance. Matthieu also offers insights on the challenges of founder-led sales, best practices for scaling go-to-market, and why staying lean is a key part of their strategy. Whether you’re a SaaS founder, finance leader, or simply curious about the future of agentic AI, this conversation is packed with practical lessons and fresh perspectives. Don’t miss it! Show Notes: 00:00 "Startup Growth and Complexity Insights" 06:03 Data Integration for Workflow Efficiency 07:36 AI Adoption Accelerates Across Industries 10:59 "AI Automating Workflows, Not Tools" 13:40 "AI Startup's Breakout Journey" 19:47 Evolving Pricing with Token Model 23:26 "AI Impact on Margins" 25:53 Streamlining Finance Team Workflows 27:31 "Custom AI for Enterprise Success" 30:41 "Proof of Concepts Drive Success" 34:38 "Concourse.ai: AI Insights Hub" Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/concourse-raises-12-million-in-series-a Matthieu Hafemeister’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthafemeister/ Concourse’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concourseai/ Concourse’s Website: https://www.concourse.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
How Vena Solutions Scaled: Rishi Grover on AI, Funding & Growth
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray sits down with Rishi Grover, co-founder and Chief Solutions Architect at Vena Solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the FP&A technology space, Rishi Grover shares his journey—starting from his early days as an electrical engineer to founding one of the industry's leading financial planning platforms. Together, they dive into the evolution of the FP&A landscape, the growing role of AI in financial planning, and how Vena's unique approach integrates Excel with enterprise applications. Rishi Grover also opens up about Vena’s fundraising story, insights on scaling a SaaS company to thousands of customers, and their recent strategic acquisition to accelerate growth. Whether you’re curious about SaaS fundraising, go-to-market strategies, or how AI is reshaping finance, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for founders, CFOs, and finance leaders. Let’s jump in! Show Notes: 00:00 "Comprehensive Enterprise Planning Integration" 04:55 "Navigating Uncertainty with Strategic Planning" 06:43 AI Trust and Practical Applications 12:48 Startup Growth and M&A Strategy 14:20 "Microsoft-Centric Enterprise Expansion" 16:52 "Unified Approach Across Businesses" 23:01 Driving Growth and Software Adoption 25:59 "Aligning Teams for AI Strategy" 27:57 "Accelerating Clean Data Needs" Links: Rishi Grover’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishi-grover-64480314/ Vena Solutions’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vena-solutions Vena Solutions’ Website: https://www.venasolutions.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
DualEntry Raises $100M to Launch an AI-native ERP
On this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, Ben Murray welcomes Santiago Nestares, co-founder of Dual Entry, to discuss the rapid rise of their AI-powered ERP built for the modern mid-market company. Santiago Nestares shares the inspiration behind Dual Entry, which emerged from firsthand frustrations with legacy accounting systems during his journey scaling a previous startup to $100 million in revenue. The conversation digs into what sets Dual Entry apart—an ERP designed from the ground up with AI, offering next-day migration, seamless integrations, and advanced agentic features for faster, more insightful closes. Together, Ben Murray and Santiago Nestares explore the company’s approach to building a product that adapts as businesses grow, the challenges (and solutions) around complex ERP migrations, and why user happiness and rapid go-lives are among Dual Entry’s top success metrics. They also dive into Dual Entry's impressive fundraising journey, ambitious go-to-market strategies, and why they believe ERP trauma shouldn’t hold finance teams back from modern solutions. If you’re curious about the next wave of finance tech for CFOs—or want to hear how Dual Entry is changing the game for SaaS and beyond—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Show Notes: 00:00 "Scaling Challenges with ERP Systems" 05:05 "Mid-Market Business Growth Strategy" 09:03 AI Tools for Business Automation 12:04 "Building Fast, Customer-Focused Teams" 14:56 "Strong Software & Migration Insights" 17:24 "Customer-Focused Go-to-Market Strategy" 22:11 Overcoming ERP Implementation Barriers 25:17 "Launching Agents, SaaS Expansion" 26:17 Dual Entry Resources & Community Link: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/dualentry-raises-90-million-in-series-a Santiago Nestares’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-nestares/ DualEntry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dualentry/ DualEntry’s Website: https://www.dualentry.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