New GCP Podcast Episode 8: The Operator’s Journey – From Search to ScaleThis one’s special.We sat down with Rameez Ansari and Steve Lau, Co-CEOs of AutoLeap, for a deeply candid conversation on building, scaling, and exiting vertical SaaS businesses – and everything that comes with it.Yes, they’ve had an incredible run:– Acquired and scaled FieldEdge to a 7x return in under 4 years– Took on a venture-backed competitor with $300M in funding while bootstrapping– Are now building one of the most admired platforms in auto repair tech– And continue to support search fund entrepreneurs as investors and board membersBut what makes this episode unforgettable isn’t just the business lessons–it’s the emotional truth. We talk:✅ Partner dynamics that evolved into deep friendship✅ Navigating personal loss while leading as first-time CEOs✅ Why stamina, not just strategy, shapes outcomes✅ The actual mental load of being responsible for teams, families, and investors✅ Tactical advice for aspiring operators and ETA founders🎧 Listen to the full episodeThank you Rameez and Steve for showing up with honesty, humility, and clarity. One for the books.#SaaS #Entrepreneurship #SearchFunds #VerticalSaaS #PrivateEquity #Leadership #GCPPodcast #AutoLeap #Operators #Software

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