Most SaaS founders hit a wall and can't figure out why they won't grow.

After working with thousands of founders and investing in over 230 SaaS companies, I've found the same root cause almost every time: a gap in one of four core skills every SaaS needs to survive.

In this video I'll break down what those skills are and what to do if you're missing one.

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Episode 807 | The “Core Four” SaaS Skills and Knowing When You Should Find a Co-founder (A Rob Solo Adventure)

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Early Google and Facebook ads felt like a cheat code. Then the advantage disappeared.

AI chat platforms are introducing ads now, and this might be another early window. The real challenge is timing.

Today I’ll show you how to get that timing right and avoid the common traps I’ve seen across hundreds of SaaS companies.

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MicroConf Europe September 21-23, 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland

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