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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Rogue Startups, Craig sits down with founder and entrepreneur Tim Schumacher to discuss his insights on AI, the future of SaaS, and what makes a company successful.
In 2001, Tim co-founded Sedo.com, the world's largest domain marketplace. Since selling the company, he’s been active as an Entrepreneur and/or Investor in various start-ups, such as Eyeo (makers of Adblock Plus), Ecosia, Hitfox, Aklamio, Miomente, PiwikPro, BasicThinking, Home, Zolar, Joblift, SaaS.group, and others.
Highlights from Craig and Tim’s conversation:
The future of SaaS keeps founders up at night
Using artificial intelligence to analyze feedback and company metrics for smarter decision-making
How to make your data, and your customers' data, available across multiple platforms and environments
What impact will AI and automation have on the economy and the future of work?
Why are some in the SaaS industry still hesitant to adopt AI, and what are their fears?
Key factors that drive business growth and longevity.
Product-Market Fit vs Founder-Market Fit: Understanding the difference and why both matter.
Starting a business at the intersection between climate tech and AI
Remote work vs in-office culture: How the workplace dynamic is evolving in the age of digital transformation.
Resources and Links Mention in This Episode:
Tim on Twitter/X
Tim on LinkedIn
Email: [email protected]
Sedo
Zenloop
Day.ai
Fyxer
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