SaaSy AF

On the SaaSy AF podcast this week we're joined by entrepreneur Rachel Curtis.

In this eye-opening episode, Rachel shares her 30-year journey from traditional finance to pioneering conversational AI that tackles real human struggles. She takes us inside a powerful moment that sparked her mission: helping emotionally distressed consumers navigate financial shame without judgment.

Discover how her AI-driven virtual agents offer a safe space, empowering people in debt or overwhelmed by financial stress to seek help without feeling exposed or judged.

00:00 Introducing Rachel Curtis
00:27 The pivotal moment that made Rachel change her career towards AI, which helps people
04:33 The increase in people turning to AI for support over humans
07:22 The struggle of getting investors to believe in a product they don't relate to
11:45 Improving education on financial literacy 
15:40 Is financial education more ingrained in US culture
19:17 What it's like working in a male dominated industry
22:33 What's next? 
24:13 One piece of advice to live by

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In episode 16 of SaaSy AF, we talk with Keegan Caldwell, entrepreneur, IP lawyer, and founder who turned a small co-working space into one of the fastest-growing intellectual property law firms in the world.

Keegan shares his journey of entrepreneurship, startup growth, and scaling a business while overcoming challenges, from military service to personal struggles, and turning patents into multi-million dollar deals. This episode is packed with lessons for founders, startup enthusiasts, and anyone interested in SaaS growth, innovation, and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

🎙️Why there’s no playbook for startup success and how to thrive anyway.
🎙️How to leverage intellectual property (IP) for business growth and fundraising.
🎙️Lessons in entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, and SaaS strategy.
🎙️Leading a team with empathy, objectivity, and gratitude.
🎙️Turning challenges into opportunities: from military experience to entrepreneurial success.
🎙️The importance of finding passion, service, and autonomy in your work.

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Welcome back folks to the first episode of 2026, starting the year strong with entrepreneur Alex Lieberman!

At just 25 in his dorm room, Alex created an email list that would transform into multimillion dollar business landing him on the Forbes 30 under 30 list! The founder and now Executive Chairman reveals how The Morning Brew was created, the challenges that propelled him forward, and his advice to those following a similar path.
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Join us for a SaaSy AF x Web Summit Special, filmed live with author Carl Miller. Best known for his book 'The Death of the Gods: The New Global Power Grab', which explores how digital technologies are reshaping power across politics, media, business and crime.

This exclusive episode takes a deep dive into the underbelly of AI with Carls expert tech insights leading the way. If you're looking to jump ahead here's where to go:

00:00 Introducing Carl Miller
03:00 Have we opened Pandoras Box?
09:00 Parasocial relationships with AI; AI psychosis
14:45 The most connected and transformative timeline, that will be the loneliest and most disappointing
24:00 The security risks of AI
30:00 Is digital democracy a beacon of hope?
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In this episode of SaaSy AF, we dive into the fascinating intersection of behavioral science, psychology, and artificial intelligence with Dan Bennett, a leading behavioral scientist who studies how humans make decisions and adopt new technologies. Dan has used his knowledge to help guide some of the biggest global brands in their campaign decisions.

We discuss how uncertainty can help make better decisions, why humans hesitate towards new ideas, and the impact our decision making process has on AI uptake. 

If you’re curious about how humans think, decide, and adapt to emerging tech, this conversation is a must-watch. To skip to the good bits, see here:

00:00 Introducing Dan Bennett 
01:36 Why the ability to endure uncertainty matters in decision making
05:40 Prioritizing the method over the anecdote, in behavioral science
07:58 Behavioral science is a gas not a solid
09:23 Motivation isn't enough on its own for team success
10:09 How businesses can and have changed customer behavior
14:23 The concern that AI will receive the same reputation as Web3 and the power of branding
18:37 How will behavioral science evolve alongside AI in order to support growth
20:17 Why AI hype works for B2B but not employee adoption 
23:18 Dan Bennett book recommendation 

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