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Software Spotlight

Are you looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of B2B SaaS? Software Spotlight delivers weekly insights from the frontlines of software innovation. Join host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis since 1998, as he brings you exclusive conversations with industry titans, innovative leaders, and game-changing executives in the SaaS space. Each episode unpacks winning strategies, emerging trends, and actionable insights you can implement immediately. From scaling your SaaS business to

technology management

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01:09:22

Steve Flavell on Reinventing LoopUp Amidst Telecom...

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2026/08/03

Introduction - Steve Flavell's 20-year journey with LoopUp - The shift from conference calls to global telecom - Surviving the pandemic's impact on business Interview - Founding LoopUp with co-CEO Michael Hughes - Initial challenges and opportunities in conference calling - Navigating industry changes and pivoting the business Presentation - Restructuring of the telecom industry - PSTN switch-off and its implications - Integration of telecom services with platforms like Teams Panel Q&A - Governance

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00:59:20

Tarek Kabrit on Navigating Product-Market Fit and the...

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2026/07/27

Introduction- Tarek's journey from a simple idea to a software company - The initial inspiration for Seez from personal experience - Setting the stage for finding product-market fit Interview - Tarek's background in consulting and finance - The early challenges and insights in building Seez - Achieving a successful exit with Pinewood AI Presentation - Transition from a consumer app to dealership software - The evolution of AI solutions in the automotive sector - How Seez's AI chatbots enhance the

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01:18:51

Chris Keevill on Building Versos AI: Navigating the...

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2026/07/20

Introduction- Chris Keevill's diverse career journey in tech. - The founding of Versos AI and its market impact. - Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit. Interview - Chris's telecom and startup experiences. - Evolution of the SAS model from telecom. - The inception and growth of Versos AI. Presentation - Versos's role in AI training data management. - Importance of structuring video data. - Connecting AI labs with video content libraries. Panel Q&A - Real audience questions from the AI

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01:07:13

Brad Micklea on Bridging AI Innovation and Security...

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2026/07/15

Introduction Brad Micklea's unexpected journey from English major to tech leader Insight into the challenges of AI model deployment The role of open-source in AI Interview Brad's career path and pivotal moments Challenges in AI deployment at Red Hat and AWS Founding Jozu to address AI and MLOps gaps Presentation AI adoption vs security lag The need for open-source standards in AI How Jozu's platform addresses complex environments Panel Q&A Audience questions on AI maturity and

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01:03:14

Building Trust in AI with Quest Software

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2026/07/13

Introduction - Bharath's career journey from microprocessors to data management - Quest Software's transformation in AI solutions - Importance of a solid data foundation Interview - Bharath's transition from engineering to product management - Quest's role in solving modern data challenges - The trusted reputation of Quest's tools like Erwin and Toad Presentation - Quest's trusted data management platform - Challenges of manual data processes - How automation and orchestration speed up data product

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01:02:19

Patrick Murphy of Togal AI: Revolutionizing...

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2026/07/06

Patrick Murphy is the founder of Togal AI, a company using artificial intelligence to revolutionize the construction estimating process. He grew up in a family construction business, worked in finance with Deloitte, and served in Congress before returning to the private sector to innovate within the construction industry. [00:00] Introduction to Patrick Murphy and Togal AI [05:15] Patrick's journey from construction to politics and back [12:30] Challenges in the construction industry [20:45]

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01:03:12

Matt Wilson on AI Strategies and Innovations at Alkami

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2026/06/29

Matt Wilson is the Operations Strategy and Delivery Lead at Alkami, specializing in AI and digital banking solutions. With a background in IT and risk management, he has been instrumental in Alkami's strategic growth through innovative technology and strategic acquisitions. 00:00 Introduction to Matt Wilson and Alkami 05:00 Matt's career journey and transition into AI 10:00 Creative workarounds for AI data protection 15:00 Importance of governance and policies 20:00 Live Q&A panel insights

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01:08:23

Varun Puri on Transforming Communication with...

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2026/06/15

Varun Puri is the co-founder and CEO of Yoodli, an AI platform that enhances communication skills through role play simulations. Before Yoodli, Varun worked on special projects for Sergey Brin at Google and has a background in debate and public speaking. - [00:00] Introduction and Varun's journey from India to Google - [05:30] The inception of Yoodli and its mission - [10:00] How Yoodli's AI role play simulator works - [20:00] Surprising use cases of Yoodli - [25:00] The venture funding

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01:12:51

Brian Minick of ZeroBounce on Mastering Email...

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2026/06/10

Introduction - Brian Minick's early tech interests - Transition to COO at ZeroBounce - Episode recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit Interview - Brian's journey from tech curiosity to executive - Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities - Importance of hard work and a bit of luck Presentation - Difference between email delivery and deliverability - Common email marketing challenges - Importance of focusing on quality over quantity Panel Q&A - Real audience questions from Software Oasis AI

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01:02:31

John Callery on AI-Powered Innovation at ReflexAI

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2026/06/08

John Callery is the co-founder and chief product and technology officer at ReflexAI. He has a background in web development and enterprise tech and has worked at the Trevor Project, where he scaled technology teams and developed innovative AI solutions for crisis intervention.00:00 - Introduction to John Callery and ReflexAI 05:00 - The Trevor Project and the AI triage model 10:00 - Challenges in crisis response training 15:00 - Founding ReflexAI and expanding beyond crisis lines 20:00 -

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01:03:10

Building Autonomous AI Agents with Ambuj Kumar of...

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2026/06/01

Ambuj Kumar is the co-founder and CEO of Symbian, a pioneering company in AI-driven cybersecurity. With a background at Nvidia and experience founding Fortanix, Ambuj brings a wealth of knowledge in building innovative security solutions. His work focuses on automating security operations to allow human teams to focus on strategic challenges. [00:00] Introduction to Ambuj Kumar and Symbian [03:45] Ambuj's journey from Nvidia to founding Symbian [07:30] The concept of 'speed of light execution'

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01:18:11

Jeff Kuo on Ragic's No-Code Revolution and AI's Role...

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2026/05/25

Jeff Kuo is the founder and CEO of Ragic, Inc., a pioneering no-code online database platform. With a background in computer science, Jeff's journey began with a master's thesis that laid the foundation for Ragic. Today, he continues to innovate in the SaaS space, empowering businesses to build applications without needing extensive coding knowledge.Intro to Jeff Kuo and Ragic [00:00] The origins of Ragic in a master's thesis [02:30] Challenges and insights from bootstrapping without funding

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01:13:55

Sujay Saha of Cortico-X on Transforming Consulting...

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2026/05/22

Sujay Saha is the founder and CEO of Cortico-X, an experience-led strategy and transformation consultancy. With nearly two decades of experience at PwC, Sujay has pioneered the 'Return on Experience' concept, helping organizations turn customer experiences into growth engines. [00:00] Introduction to Sujay Saha and Cortico-X [05:15] Sujay's journey from PwC to entrepreneurship [12:30] The concept of 'Return on Experience' [20:45] Navigating the consulting landscape with AI [30:00] Audience

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01:17:13

John Betancourt on Pivoting to Success with...

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2026/05/20

Introduction- John's diverse background and global experience - Initial challenges and pivots in his career - The significance of finding true calling later in life Interview - The zigzag journey to founding Humantelligence - Key pivots during the COVID-19 pandemic - Learning from market feedback and adapting Presentation - Explanation of AI coaching and its benefits - Importance of customizing coaching for all employees - Strategic implications for HR and organizational development Panel Q&A -

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01:01:15

Revolutionizing Onboarding with Asaf Darash of Regpack

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2026/05/18

Asaf Darash is the founder and CEO of Regpack, an innovative online registration and payment platform. With a background in academia and a PhD from Berkeley, Asaf has transformed his research into a successful SaaS company, helping organizations automate their onboarding processes.Show Notes: [00:00] Introduction to Asaf Darash and Regpack [05:30] Asaf’s academic journey and the birth of Regpack [12:45] Identifying market gaps in service-based industries [18:20] The role of automation in modern

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01:13:58

Serge Salager on Mastering SaaS Pricing and Building...

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2026/05/15

Introduction - Serge Salager's early fascination with software - Transition from chemical engineering to software - Importance of mastering SaaS pricing Interview - Serge's journey from engineer to software CEO - Challenges of switching to SaaS pricing - The role of timing and luck in entrepreneurship Presentation - The 10-5-20 pricing rule - Value perception versus cost-plus pricing - Quadrants of product complexity and pricing Panel Q&A - Audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Summit -

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01:15:36

Farnaz Ronaghi on Innovation and Learning at NovoEd

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2026/05/15

Introduction - Farnaz's journey from Tehran to Stanford - The experiment that led to NovoEd - Catching the innovation bug at Stanford Interview - Challenges of starting NovoEd - Importance of inclusivity in innovation - Learning on the job as a founder Presentation - NovoEd's approach to employee development - Role of AI in learning platforms - Strategies for performance readiness Panel Q&A - Audience questions on AI and innovation - Insights on SaaS business models - Practical applications of

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01:02:43

Shlomi Beer: Tackling Fraud with ImpersonAlly

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2026/05/13

Introduction - Shlomi Beer's personal story of online fraud - The founding of ImpersonAlly - Importance of tech-market dynamics Interview - Shlomi's background from Microsoft to startups - Challenges with fraudsters targeting the company - Insights into early client collaboration Presentation - How impersonated ads deceive users - Types of digital fraud and their impacts - Strategies for detecting and combating ad fraud Panel Q&A - Real audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Bootcamp -

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01:14:33

Maxime Vermeir on the Future of AI and Intelligent...

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2026/05/10

Maxime Vermeir is the Vice President of AI Strategy at ABBYY, where he focuses on integrating AI into enterprise solutions and guiding the company's technological innovations. With a background in networking infrastructure and experience founding a startup in low-code, no-code app development, Maxime brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities in AI.Introduction — Maxime Vermeir's journey from networking to AI strategy. Interview — The evolution of ABBYY and the role of

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01:16:21

Mastering Customer Acquisition with Harsha Mokkarala

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2026/05/04

Harsha Mokkarala is the founder and CEO of ecue, a platform that uses AI-driven analytics to enhance executive decision-making. With a background in engineering and computer science, Harsha has extensive experience in scaling businesses and optimizing customer acquisition strategies. ### Show Notes [00:00] Introduction to Harsha Mokkarala and ecue [05:30] Harsha's early career and transition to entrepreneurship [12:45] The role of mentors in business success [20:00] Understanding customer

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