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 the next wave of Vertical SaaS innovation.
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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 the next wave of Vertical SaaS innovation.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Ludus didn’t start as a startup; it started as a favor. A college student building a small tool to help his former theatre teacher sell tickets for a school play.
That “side project” would evolve into the operating system for performing-arts organizations, serving thousands of theatre programs, community venues, and arts groups across the US.
Zach shares the full journey:
This is a story about grit, timing, deep workflow empathy, and vertical SaaS. If you care about vertical software, real product-market fit, or building beloved tools in unsexy industries, this one's a must listen!
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