saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/ . I’m your host Anna Nadeina, Head of Growth for saas.group. In this episode #28 we talk with Sven Lackinger, co-founder of Sastrify, a virtual SaaS service procurement software that improves SaaS operations management and SaaS spending.

They’ve raised over $40M over the last 3 years and are actively winning the world’s procurement market from Cologne, Germany. Ever wondered how to successfully navigate the world of SaaS procurement? Sven Lackinger is shining a light on how Sastrify focuses on processes, quantity, and transparency to help businesses manage their software operations and spending effectively.

Sven also shares the story of successfully securing funding by leveraging previous investor relationships and the role of a thorough hiring process in assembling a top-notch team for rapid scaling. We also discuss ways to balance the demands of both small and large customers, prioritize features, build long-term vision, and manage budget constraints effectively.

Head of Growth, saas.group