Dec 3, 202549 minS2
<p>In this episode, Gavin Savage sits down with Zachary Collins, CEO & Co-Founder of Ludus, one of the most quietly impressive vertical SaaS companies in the US.</p><br><p>Ludus didn’t start as a startup; it started as...
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The Vertical SaaS Podcast
Hosted by Gavin Savage · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
The vSaaS Podcast delves into the journeys of visionary founders, software leaders, and industry experts who are building category-defining vertical software for overlooked and underserved sectors. If you want to nerd out on vertical SaaS, this podcast is for you. At Xenata, we’re on a mission to bring you the untold stories behind building innovative teams and groundbreaking products. From that first spark of an idea to scaling a fully realized business, we’re here to shine a light on the wins, the lessons, and the future of Vertical SaaS We dive into startup culture with a focus on fostering seamless collaboration across all business functions, empowering top talent with valuable insights to transition from senior contributors or founding members into strategic leaders and executives Get ready to hear from seed-stage entrepreneurs, unicorn founders, and industry experts as they share insights, practical advice, and their passion for creating
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What is The Vertical SaaS Podcast about?
The vSaaS Podcast delves into the journeys of visionary founders, software leaders, and industry experts who are building category-defining vertical software for overlooked and underserved sectors. If you want to nerd out on vertical SaaS, this podcast is for you. At Xenata, we’re on a mission to bring you the untold stories behind building innovative teams and groundbreaking products.
Who hosts The Vertical SaaS Podcast?
The Vertical SaaS Podcast is hosted by Gavin Savage. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has The Vertical SaaS Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How a Theatre Teacher and an Entrepreneur Built Ludus: The Software Powering Performing Arts with Zachary Collins" (3 December 2025, 49 minutes), "Building the Legal Stack: Retrieval, Context, and Real-World ROI, with Nitish Mutha, Co-founder & CTO of Genie AI" (5 November 2025, 43 minutes), and "Wedges, Wrappers, and Alligator Blood: Nick Tippmann, Founder & GP at TipTop VC on Scaling Vertical SaaS and Spotting Real AI" (6 August 2025, 47 minutes).
How often does The Vertical SaaS Podcast publish?
The Vertical SaaS Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Vertical SaaS Podcast?
Booking probability for The Vertical SaaS Podcast is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Vertical SaaS Podcast requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. The Vertical SaaS Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Gavin Savage hosts The Vertical SaaS Podcast, a technology podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Nov 5, 202543 minS2<p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, Gavin Savage sits down with Nitish Mutha, Co-founder and CTO of Genie AI, to unpack how the company is building the next generation of legal infrastructure, a true...
Aug 6, 202547 minS1<p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, host Gavin Savage sits down with Nick Tippmann, Managing Director at TipTop Ventures and founding CMO of Greenlight Guru, to unpack what it really takes to scale, stand...
Jul 9, 202553 minS1<p>On this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, host Gavin Savage sits down with Simon McCarthy, VP of Enterprise Transformation at ContractPod AI, to unpack what’s broken in Contract Lifecycle Management and what’s...
Jun 4, 20251h 6mS1<p>In this packed episode, Host Gavin Savage sits down with Richard Mabey, former M&A lawyer at Freshfields and now one of the leading voices in legaltech, to unpack the most urgent issues and transformative trends...
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May 7, 20251h 8mS1<p>In this episode, Gavin Savage sits down with Arik Yelovitch, co-founder of Adaptive Insurance, to talk about the intersection of AI, fintech, climate tech, and Vertical SaaS 3.0. From his early days at Hippo and...
Apr 23, 202537 minS1<p>In this episode, host Gavin Savage is joined by Matheus Riolfi, co-founder and CEO of Tint, the embedded insurance platform powering companies like Turo, Deel, and Montway. Together, they unpack why insurance...
Episode #13
From Billable Hours to Legal SaaS: Democratising and Productising Legal Services with Kim Simmonds
Apr 9, 202544 minS1On this week's episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, host Gavin Savage sits down with Kim Simmonds, founder and CEO of Law 365 and Cloud Contracts 365, to explore the intersection of legal tech, AI, and responsible...
Episode #12
Law in Translation: Voice Tech, AI, and Building a Legal Community at Scale with Patricia Gannon
Mar 26, 202538 minS1<p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, Gavin Savage sits down with Patricia Gannon, founder and CEO of Platforum9, a voice-first platform reimagining how the legal community connects, learns, and grows...
Mar 12, 202535 minS1<p>Summary</p><br><p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, Gavin Savage sits down with Ned Gannon, Co-Founder and CEO of Coheso, an AI-powered legaltech startup transforming how in-house legal and compliance...
Episode #10
Domain Expertise, AI B2B Marketplaces & Industrial SaaS: Clement Cazalot on Scaling vSaaS
Feb 26, 202549 minS1<p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, Gavin Savage sits down with Clement Cazalot, CEO of Machinery Partner, to explore his journey into technology and entrepreneurship. They discuss how Machinery Partner...
Feb 5, 202554 minS1<p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS Podcast, host Gavin Savage sits down with Frederik Muelke, Head of Alternative Assets at Robin AI, a Legaltech startup leveraging AI to automate contract reviews, reduce costs...
Jan 22, 202546 minS1<p>Summary</p><br><p>In this episode of the Vertical SaaS podcast, Gavin Savage interviews Jessica Chen-Riolfi, co-founder of Uprise, an AI-driven financial advisory platform for small business owners. Jessica shares...
Jan 8, 202546 minS1<p>Summary</p><br><p>In this episode of the Vertical SaaS Podcast, Host Gavin Savage interviews Blakely, the Chief Strategy Officer of Redo, who shares his extensive journey through the tech and startup landscape...
Episode #6
Navigating Vertical SaaS Growth: AI, unbundling, M&A, and Domain Expertise with Alun Baker
Dec 11, 202448 minS1<p>In this episode, Host Gavin Savage interviews Alun Baker, a seasoned growth and transformation specialist who has led over $1.6 billion in transactions, 3 successful exits, and guided 5 companies onto the Times Fast...
Episode #5
From Product to Performance: AI, Growth, and Team Culture in Insurtech with SageSure's Eli Bozeman
Nov 27, 202452 minS1<p>Summary</p><br><p>In this episode of the Vertical SaaS Podcast, hosts Gavin Savage and Ben Brown welcome Eli Bozeman, Assistant Vice President of Product at SageSure. The conversation explores Eli's and Ben's career...
Nov 13, 202446 minS1<p>Summary</p><br><p>In this episode of the Vertical SaaS podcast, Gavin Savage hosts Jeremy Parker and Jamil Jaoui from Jitterbit. They discuss their backgrounds, the mission of Jitterbit, and the importance of...
Oct 30, 202447 minS1<p>Summary</p><br><p>In this episode of the Vertical SaaS podcast, Gavin Savage interviews Karl Seelbach, a legal tech entrepreneur and managing partner of a law firm. They discuss Karl's journey from a small-town...
Oct 16, 202447 minS1<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of The Vertical SaaS podcast, Gavin Savage interviews Cain Elliott, the Chief Legal Futurist at Filevine. They discuss the transformative role of AI in legal tech, the challenges and...
Oct 1, 202429 minS1<p>Summary</p><p>In this engaging conversation, Gavin Savage interviews Nic Poulos, founder and managing partner at Euclid Ventures, discussing the evolution and significance of vertical SaaS. Nic shares his journey...
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