SheSaas Unplugged

I’ve been really looking forward to this one because it’s not often you get such a clear, honest view from inside the world of private equity SaaS. In this episode of SheSass Unplugged, I sit down with Carrie Osman, founder and CEO of Cruxy, to explore her journey from early business influences right through to building a company that helps leaders truly understand product value and pricing. What...

What if great leadership isn’t about having the answers, but knowing how to unlock them in others? In this episode of SheSass Unplugged, I’m joined by Stephanie Covert, CEO of Macrobond Financial, whose unconventional path from field marketing to the C-suite has shaped her into a builder, transformer, and advocate for women in tech. After years leading global software and analytics teams at Oracle...

How did Caroline Plumb scale Gravita from £10M to £60M in three years? On this episode of SheSass Unplugged, Caroline shares her bold M&A and tech-driven strategies in accounting, reflecting on her path from founding Freshminds to selling Fluidly to OakNorth Bank, fuelled by her SME and tech passion. We dive into seamless integrations, private equity versus VC, and why diverse perspectives dri...

What if your leadership journey could inspire a new generation of women in tech? In this episode of SheSass Unplugged, I sit down with Amy Kadomatsu, former CEO of Comply, a fast-scaling SaaS business backed by Vista Equity Partners. Amy shares her path from chief product officer to CEO and now board director, reflecting on her natural leadership spark, navigating challenges, and uplifting other w...

How do you balance a high-pressure career with family life and personal well-being? In this episode, Dru Armstrong, CEO of Affinipay, shares her journey from law to private equity and leadership in SaaS and fintech. She opens up about overcoming discrimination, navigating tough decisions, and her leadership style, focusing on transparency, collaboration, and team support. Dru also shares...

What happens when ambition meets motherhood? How does a CEO juggle leading a company and raising a family? In this episode, Kendra Tucker shares her journey from a career-driven woman to a mother balancing both roles at the helm of Truckstop. Kendra shares the pivotal moment when she took 10 months off during the pandemic to reset and redefine her career. She shares her unconventional path to CEO...

What drives the success of female leaders in private equity and SaaS? In this episode, we explore the inspiring career of Dawn Marriott, a pioneering leader in private equity. From her humble beginnings to leading multiple portfolio companies, Dawn shares the experiences that have shaped her leadership style.  She discusses her shift from corporate life to private equity, highlighting her app...

In this episode, Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO of Iris, shares her inspiring journey from Albania to leadership in the private equity software industry. Elona delves into her transformative experience as a scholarship student in the UK, highlighting how diversity and collaboration have been pivotal in her career. Elona recounts her path to becoming CEO, emphasising her background in finance and her ea...

In this episode of SheSaaS Unplugged, join us as we host a captivating conversation with Melissa Di Donato, the CEO of Kyriba and the first woman to lead a multi-billion-dollar company onto the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Drawing from her groundbreaking experience as the former CEO of SUSE, Melissa shares invaluable insights on topics ranging from the impact of AI to her views on Menopause and navig...

Join us as we sit down with Nicole Alvino, the visionary Co-founder and CEO of Firstup, as she charts a course for pioneering leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of SaaS In this episode, Nicole traces her journey from co-founding Social Chorus to helming Firstup, following its merger with Dynamic Signal in 2021 under the ownership of Sumeru Equity Partners. She reflects on the transformative...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christina Crawford-Kosmowski, CEO of Logic Monitor, as she unveils the roadmap to transformative leadership in the private equity SaaS space. Christina's journey from Chief Customer Officer to CEO is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities, staying authentic, and cultivating a strong support network. In this episode, Christina shares her invalua...