Join host Ben as he sits down with Alex Novozhenov, CEO and co-founder of Nodu, on this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast. Alex Novozhenov shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, from building and selling companies in the gaming and fintech space, to launching Nodu—a startup transforming cross-border payments for SaaS and fintech companies.

Discover how Nodu leverages stablecoin technology to enable faster, seamless money transfers across borders, eliminating traditional banking barriers. Alex Novozhenov breaks down what stablecoins are, Nodu’s API-driven approach, and why global commerce needs new solutions for moving money.

Whether you’re a SaaS CFO, founder, or fintech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on startup fundraising, adoption of cutting-edge financial tools, and the shift from bootstrapping to venture-backed growth. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the future of payments and entrepreneurship!

Show Notes:

00:00 "API-Driven Fintech & Stablecoins"

03:51 "Stablecoin Payments for Businesses"

09:28 "Funding Goals for Founders"

10:31 "Bootstrapping vs. Funded Startups"

15:10 "Hybrid Teams, Global Offices"

16:58 2026 Goals and Revenue Check

Links:

SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/nodu-raises-1-45-million-pre-seed-funding

Alex Novozhenov’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/novozhenov/

Nodu’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodufi/

Nodu’s Website: https://nodu.fi/

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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray sits down with Matthieu Hafemeister, co-founder and CEO of Concourse. Matthieu shares his journey from growing up in Paris to launching a fast-scaling AI startup in New York, drawing on his experiences in venture capital at Andreessen Horowitz and operational roles at Jeeves. Together, they dive deep into how Concourse leverages agentic AI to revolutionize finance teams—from automating workflows across complex data sources to increasing team capacity and strategic output.

Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at Concourse’s rapid growth, its recent $12 million Series A raise, and the evolving landscape of AI for enterprise finance. Matthieu also offers insights on the challenges of founder-led sales, best practices for scaling go-to-market, and why staying lean is a key part of their strategy. Whether you’re a SaaS founder, finance leader, or simply curious about the future of agentic AI, this conversation is packed with practical lessons and fresh perspectives. Don’t miss it!

Show Notes:

00:00 "Startup Growth and Complexity Insights"

06:03 Data Integration for Workflow Efficiency

07:36 AI Adoption Accelerates Across Industries

10:59 "AI Automating Workflows, Not Tools"

13:40 "AI Startup's Breakout Journey"

19:47 Evolving Pricing with Token Model

23:26 "AI Impact on Margins"

25:53 Streamlining Finance Team Workflows

27:31 "Custom AI for Enterprise Success"

30:41 "Proof of Concepts Drive Success"

34:38 "Concourse.ai: AI Insights Hub"

Links:

SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/concourse-raises-12-million-in-series-a

Matthieu Hafemeister’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthafemeister/

Concourse’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concourseai/

Concourse’s Website: https://www.concourse.co/

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Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Murray sits down with Rishi Grover, co-founder and Chief Solutions Architect at Vena Solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the FP&A technology space, Rishi Grover shares his journey—starting from his early days as an electrical engineer to founding one of the industry's leading financial planning platforms.

Together, they dive into the evolution of the FP&A landscape, the growing role of AI in financial planning, and how Vena's unique approach integrates Excel with enterprise applications. Rishi Grover also opens up about Vena’s fundraising story, insights on scaling a SaaS company to thousands of customers, and their recent strategic acquisition to accelerate growth.

Whether you’re curious about SaaS fundraising, go-to-market strategies, or how AI is reshaping finance, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for founders, CFOs, and finance leaders. Let’s jump in!

Show Notes:

00:00 "Comprehensive Enterprise Planning Integration"

04:55 "Navigating Uncertainty with Strategic Planning"

06:43 AI Trust and Practical Applications

12:48 Startup Growth and M&A Strategy

14:20 "Microsoft-Centric Enterprise Expansion"

16:52 "Unified Approach Across Businesses"

23:01 Driving Growth and Software Adoption

25:59 "Aligning Teams for AI Strategy"

27:57 "Accelerating Clean Data Needs"

Links:

Rishi Grover’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishi-grover-64480314/

Vena Solutions’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vena-solutions

Vena Solutions’ Website: https://www.venasolutions.com/

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