Podcast
Platform Builders
Hosted by Heavybit · EN
The podcast for leaders in software development to talk about the future of SaaS
10episodes
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Ep. #15, Everything’s Recorded Whether You Know It or Not with Amrit Dhangal
Oct 700:58:00Tap to summarizeOn episode 15 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi sit down with Amrit Dhangal. Together, they explore his journey building Acquire from a scrappy live chat tool to a venture-backed customer service platform. Amrit reflects on scaling challenges, personal sacrifices as an immigrant founder, and the lessons he’s carrying into his new company, Aero.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #14, Navigating Restaurant Tech’s Roadmaps with Anthony Presley
Sep 2200:49:27Tap to summarizeOn episode 14 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi speak with Anthony Presley. Anthony walks through his journey from early consulting to creating workforce management SaaS, highlighting how persistence and customer-driven development shaped his companies. Together, they dig into the complexities of restaurant software, the importance of open ecosystems, and where dining tech is headed.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #13, Mirroring the ER Brain with AI with Nathan Murray of DocAssistant
Sep 400:38:19Tap to summarizeIn episode 13 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac explore the intersection of AI and medicine with ER physician Nathan Murray. Nathan shares how and why he founded DocAssistant, an AI-powered scribe and decision-support tool for emergency medicine. This conversation examines the challenges of integrating AI into clinical workflows and offers a unique perspective on the future of healthcare tech.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #12, Earn Respect, Not Headlines with Mike Boufford
Aug 2101:02:02Tap to summarizeIn episode 12 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac chat with Mike Boufford, CEO of Otti and former CTO of Greenhouse. Mike unpacks hard-earned insights on topics like leadership philosophies, management best practices, and the unexpected moments that shape company culture. This conversation blends candid war stories with practical takeaways for anyone leading technical teams.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #11, How LLMs Are Changing PR Forever with Greg Galant
Aug 100:59:57Tap to summarizeIn episode 11 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Greg Galant. Greg recounts his early entrance into podcasting, social media, and eventually PR tech. He shares war stories from the early 2000s, including launching a podcast before “podcasting” was popular, creating the viral Shorty Awards, and bootstrapping Muck Rack into a multi-million dollar SaaS company. The conversation offers a unique lens on innovation, timing, media evolution, and how AI is reshaping earned media.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #10, Building Leverage, Not Features with Seth Besmertnik
Jul 1600:39:49Tap to summarizeIn episode 10 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Seth Besmertnik about Conductor's journey through the WeWork acquisition and its incredible comeback from near-disaster, offering a powerful lesson in resilience and leadership. The conversation then pivots to the future, exploring how AI is about to turn the web upside down. Seth provides a clear framework for how brands must adapt their content and SEO strategies to survive and thrive in this new AI-driven world.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #9, Manny Medina Explains: What the F Is an AI Agent?
Jul 100:47:30Tap to summarizeIn episode 9 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac sit down with Manny Medina, founder and CEO of Paid, to unpack the tectonic shift happening in software. From the rise of AI agents that autonomously perform tasks, to the death of seat-based pricing, and why ARR and SaaS metrics just don’t make sense anymore—Manny makes a compelling case that we’re entering a new era. If you're building, investing in, or working with AI-native companies, this is essential listening.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #8, The Beauty of Vertical SaaS with John Melas-Kyriazi of Standard Metrics
Jun 1700:49:05Tap to summarizeIn episode 8 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi are joined by John Melas-Kyriazi, founder and CEO of Standard Metrics. John shares his journey from VC to founder and how he’s rethinking investor–portfolio company collaboration. From spreadsheets to vertical SaaS, and now to AI-powered platforms, John dives deep into building software that’s truly purpose-built for venture capital.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #7, SaaS Before It Was Cool with Steve Oriola
Jun 300:45:17Tap to summarizeIn episode 7 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi dive deep into the world of CRMs and SaaS strategy with Steve Oriola, CEO of Unbounce. Steve shares his insights on the historical shifts in CRM technology, the critical role of data in modern marketing solutions, and his approach to leading companies through significant transitions and acquisitions. Learn how focused product development and a strong company culture can drive success.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
Transcribe →Ep. #6, Making Accounting SaaS Sexy Again with Brad Rigby
May 20, 202500:50:29Tap to summarizeIn episode 6 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Brad Rigby about Canopy’s strategic shift from a niche tax tool to a leading accounting practice management platform. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of this major pivot, the nuances of building vertical SaaS, and how Canopy is leveraging AI to streamline workflows and make accounting tech essential.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
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