SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from Entrepreneurs

SaaS ScaleUps – Pearls of Wisdom from Entrepreneurs is the go-to podcast for B2B SaaS tech founders looking to scale. Hosted by tech entrepreneur, founder, and investor John O’Connell, we dive into fundraising strategies, the power of AI in SaaS, and growth insights from top entrepreneurs. Whether you're securing Series A funding or planning a successful exit, get actionable wisdom from those who’ve been there.Brought to you by ScaleUp Group—helping B2B SaaS tech scaleups secure Series A funding, co-investing alongside institutional investors and providing post-investment support.

SaaS ScaleUps: Pearls of Wisdom from Entrepreneurs is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #7

  The Truth About Scaling Through Enterprise Partnerships with James Bennet MBE

  May 5, 202635 minS3

  <p>James Bennet MBE is a corporate advisor supporting The Kings Trust, an entrepreneur, a ScaleUp Group Partner and former EY partner. </p><p>In this episode John and James unpack the realities ofpartnering with large organisations. While many founders aspire to collaborate with big brands, James explains that these relationships are often slower and more complex than expected. Success starts with understanding incentives—whythe partner would engage, how they generate revenue, and whether the partnership genuinely drives growth. Rather than relying on large firms to create traction, he suggests that businesses often achieve better results by winning customers first an...

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  Episode #6

  What Really Drives Tech Success? Lessons from 30 Years in M&A with Paddy MccGwire

  Apr 27, 202647 minS3

  <p>Paddy MccGwire is Senior Partner at Silverpeak with over 30 years’ experience of representing European growth technology businesses on M&A and financing. He’s also a Partner at ScaleUp Group.</p><p>Tune into this episode as Paddy and John explore what truly drives long-term success in tech businesses, drawing on Paddy’s experience as an investor, adviser and entrepreneur. Central to the discussion is the importance of mindset, people, and financial discipline. Paddy stresses that resilience, personal accountability, and working with people you trust matter more than ideas alone, while weak financial information systems are a common cause of fai...

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  Episode #5

  The CEO Shift: How Founders Must Evolve to Scale Successfully

  Mar 25, 202631 minS3

  <p>Mike Reid is Founder and Senior Partner at Frog Capital, anda Partner with ScaleUp Group.</p><p>In this episode, Mike and John explore what it takes toscale a technology business successfully. They highlight that growth is driven less by product and more by people, with the quality of the senior leadership team being the single biggest factor. Founders must hire ahead of the curve, recognise when roles outgrow individuals, and build teams that can operate independently. As companies grow, high-performance teamwork becomes essential—where executives challenge each other, take accountability, and function without constant CEO oversight, often supported by...

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  Episode #4

  Scaling with Discipline: Sean Finnan on Leadership, Sales, and Sustainable Growth

  Mar 19, 202636 minS3

  <p>Sean Finnan is a Portfolio Non-Exec, Leadershipcoach, Investor and Partner at ScaleUp Group. A former Chairman at ActiveOps and Avvio, he also held senior leadership positions at IBM, HP and EDS.</p><p>In this episode, Sean joins John to share insights fromleading both global enterprises and high-growth SMEs. Sean frames scaling as a systems challenge: spanning market, product, and especially people, emphasising that leadership behaviour shapes organisational culture and performance. A key theme is communication: leaders consistently underestimate how much is needed, particularly during growth or uncertainty, yet frequent and transparentcommunication is critical to building trust and alignment.<...

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  Episode #3

  First Who, Then What: How Great Teams Drive Tech Success

  Feb 19, 202635 minS3

  <p>Adam Hale holds several board & advisory roles aroundPeople & Technology. He’s a Partner at ScaleUp Group and the former CEO at Fairsail, sold to Sage in 2017 for £115 million (23x return in 3.5 years). </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, John and Adam explore his journey throughtechnology leadership, entrepreneurship, and scaling SaaS businesses. Adam reflects on the lessons learned from helping grow Clue Software, sharing his philosophy that lasting success comes from combining strong teams, customer-centric thinking, and the effective use of technology. The discussion examines the challenges of moving from services-led organisations to product-led models, the importance of com...

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