Listen "The Lean SaaS Exit: PLG, Profitability, and a Strategic Acquisition"
Episode Synopsis
What started as a side project during business school became a profitable, product-led SaaS used by finance teams, and was successfully acquired through Acquire.com.In this episode, Trevor Lee, founder of Genius Sheets, shares how he scaled a lean SaaS through smart distribution partnerships, kept operations efficient, and exited on his own terms to build a new company: Myko, a voice-to-CRM tool for sales teams.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to grow a financial SaaS using Product-Led Growth (PLG)Why partner distribution can outperform outbound salesWhat to expect during buyer calls, due diligence, and app store transitionsHow pricing your listing well leads to stronger, faster offersWhat matters most when evaluating potential buyers Trevor’s 3 tips for founders planning an exit:1. Build around scalable, low-cost acquisition channels2. Reduce manual ops to make your SaaS more attractive3. Don’t wait for perfection—launch, and learn from real usersWhether you're growing a SaaS or thinking about selling, this episode is full of tactical advice from a founder who exited profitably to pursue his next big idea.🎧 Listen now and discover what Trevor’s building with Myko▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow Trevor on LinkedIn
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