The SaaS CFO

Ben Murray, The SaaS CFO, talks all things SaaS.

The SaaS CFO is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 269 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The SaaS CFO, a business show with 269 episodes published.

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  The SaaS CFO

  The Million-Dollar Blueprint: Building a TikTok Empire with AI

  Oct 1, 202614 min

  Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, Ben sits down with Ali Mirzaei, CEO and founder of Dimension Studios. Dimension Studios is leading the charge in AI-powered automation for TikTok Shop operations with their flagship software, Seller OS. Ali Mirzaei shares the unexpected journey from building the top shop on TikTok to founding Dimension, discusses lessons learned in fundraising, and reveals how the company's unique AI agent—trained on real shop data and industry expertise—is leveling the playing field for brands of all sizes. Tune in to hear how Dimension Studios is scaling quickly, keeping customer acquisition costs low, and balancing both service and SaaS models while navigating the fast-evolving landscape of AI and e-commerce.   Show Notes:  00:00 AI Operator for TikTok Shop Support   06:14 Advice for startup founders   09:57 Analyzing user updates impact   12:04 Macroeconomics and AI impact   14:10 Sharing Ali's journey   Links:  SaaS Fundraising Stories:  https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/dimension-raises-1-65m-seed/   Ali Mirzaei's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-mirzaei-a411791b4/   Dimension Studios' LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/dimensionstudios/   Dimenstion Studios' Website:  https://www.dimensionstudios.co/   To learn more about Ben check out the links below:  Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page   SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/   Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout   Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray  

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  Stop Bleeding Cash: Smarter AI Spend for SaaS

  Sep 24, 202624 min

  Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, the conversation focused on one of the hottest topics for finance leaders and founders: managing and tracking AI spend within SaaS businesses. The discussion explored the rise of agentic AI platforms like Stackpack, which help companies take control of rapidly increasing vendor costs, manage contracts, and bring greater visibility into how AI tools are used across teams and departments.   A key theme that emerged was the shift from traditional software spend management to new challenges presented by AI tools, which are often priced on usage, tokens, or credits. Several points were raised, including the limitations of invoice-level tracking, the difficulty in breaking down spend by employee or department, and the importance of integrating HR and SSO data to unlock more granular attribution.   The episode also delved into the creation of effective dashboards for CFOs, strategies for governing AI usage and cost allocation, and tips for budgeting in a landscape where model choice, usage intensity, and pricing models are constantly evolving. The discussion wrapped with insights on measuring ROI from AI investments and how to adapt traditional software spend frameworks for the new era of agentic AI. If you’re a finance leader navigating the complexities of AI spend—or just trying to look good in front of your board this budget season—you won’t want to miss this conversation.   Show Notes:  00:00 Tracking AI Usage Costs   06:32 Teams plan data management   08:29 AI dashboard essentials and trends   13:26 Setting AI policy and costs   14:24 Discussing AI budgeting tips for CFOs   20:33 Increasing sales team output with AI   21:51 Discussing the ROSE metric   Links:  SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/stackpack-raises-6-3-million-in-seed-round/   https://techfundingevents.com/companies/stackpack.ai   Sara Wyman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-wyman/   Stackpack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stackpack-ai   Stackpack's Website: https://www.stackpack.ai/   To learn more about Ben check out the links below:  Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page   SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/   Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout   Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray  

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  Turning Company Shutdowns into Opportunity with Simple Closure

  Sep 10, 202618 min

  Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, Ben sits down with Dori Yona, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Simple Closure. Dori Yona shares lessons from building three companies, taking us on Simple Closure’s journey to becoming the go-to platform for automating and simplifying the process of shutting down businesses. With millions of US companies dissolving each year, Simple Closure is changing the landscape by offering tech-driven solutions that save founders time, money, and the hassle of compliance headaches. From monetizing overlooked assets to fundraising insights and AI-powered operations, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for SaaS founders, CFOs, and startup leaders navigating growth and closure alike.   Show Notes:  00:00 Business closures and market stability   05:44 Vision and launch of Asset Hub   09:30 Creating FOMO in Fundraising   11:22 Partner-driven revenue strategy   15:29 Understanding the recurring market   16:48 Tracking customer impact metrics   Links:  Dori Yona's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dori-yona-b8369877/   Simple Closure's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simpleclosure/   Simple Closure's Website: https://simpleclosure.com/   To learn more about Ben check out the links below:  Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page   SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/   Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout   Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray    

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  Skyrocket Your Sales: Insider Tips from a Sales Guru

  Sep 3, 202624 min

  Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, Ben welcomes Ramsey Al-Ramahi, founder and CEO of RevReply, who shares his journey from scaling a lead gen agency to creating an AI-powered SaaS platform for sales conversion.   Ben and Ramsey Al-Ramahi discuss the transition from services to software, the unique challenges of building a platform, and how RevReply found traction with B2B sales teams. They also cover the experience of fundraising, joining the Berkeley Skydeck accelerator, and raising a $1 million seed round.   Ramsey Al-Ramahi opens up about the metrics that guide his business and the ongoing challenges—and opportunities—of leveraging AI in sales. Tune in for actionable insights and an inside look at building a SaaS company in today’s fast-changing landscape.   Show Notes:  00:00 Refining sales techniques with experience   05:06 Evaluating Meeting Productivity Issues   07:11 Target customers: high-volume or complex workflows   12:30 Scaling up and resource allocation   14:27 Managing overwhelming inbound demand   19:07 Focusing on customer retention   22:00 Weighing AI vs. human costs   23:31 Offering free pipeline advice   Links:  SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/revreply-raises-1m-seed/   Ramsey Al-Ramahi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramseyalramahi/   RevReply's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revreply/   RevReply's Website: https://www.revreply.com/   To learn more about Ben check out the links below:  Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page   SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/   Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout   Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray  

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  How They Raised $6.3 Million: The Story of a Cybersecurity Startup's Journey

  Aug 27, 202626 min

  Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, Ben Murray sits down with Mahdi Abdulzarak and Kim Van Lavieren, the co-founders of Dawnguard—an innovative SaaS platform aiming to transform how large enterprises design, secure, and manage their cloud infrastructure.    Mahdi Abdulzarak, CEO, brings decades of cybersecurity leadership, while CTO Kim Van Lavieren draws on deep technical expertise from organizations like Amazon and the military. Together, they share the Dawnguard founding story, insights on fundraising as experienced founders, building with design partners, and how AI-driven solutions are changing the game in cloud security.    From go-to-market strategies to engineering harnesses and pricing AI-powered products, this conversation delivers a behind-the-scenes look at launching and scaling a SaaS startup in a rapidly evolving industry.   Show Notes:  00:00 Improving IT system design process   05:26 Starting a company from a deck   08:46 Advice for working with VCs   09:56 Finding the right co-founder   16:17 Determining sustainable pricing strategy   17:08 Shifting AI pricing models   22:05 Using AI tools effectively   23:43 CEO and CTO priorities 2026   Links:  SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/dawnguard-raises-3-4m-pre-seed/   Mahdi Abdulzarak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdiabdulrazak/   Kim van Lavieren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-v-0645931b4/?locale=en   Dawnguard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawnguard/   Dawnguard's Website: https://dawnguard.ai/   To learn more about Ben check out the links below:  Subscribe to Ben’s daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Subscribe to Ben’s SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page   SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/   Join Ben’s SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout   Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray    

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