From Spreadsheets to Scalable Software – Mark Roebuck’s Journey with ProvePrivacy

11/02/2025 36 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
From Spreadsheets to Scalable Software – Mark Roebuck’s Journey with ProvePrivacy

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Software Meets Business, we sit down with Mark Roebuck, founder of ProvePrivacy, to explore his journey from accidental data protection consultant to SaaS entrepreneur. Mark shares how his frustration with Excel’s limitations in managing GDPR compliance led him to build a scalable software solution—only to later discover he had competition he never anticipated.We dive into:✅ The moment Mark realised spreadsheets were breaking down✅ How an Upwork contractor changed the entire direction of ProvePrivacy✅ Navigating outsourced development vs. hiring locally✅ The importance of pricing perception—why being too cheap almost killed sales✅ Lessons learned from building software from scratch and securing fundingIf you’re an entrepreneur, product builder, or anyone considering turning a business problem into a software solution, this episode is packed with honest insights and hard-earned lessons.Host; https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbundock/Sponsor; https://headchannel.co.uk/

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