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From Idea to $25 Million ARR: Austin Lewis' SaaS Journey

Welcome back to the SaaS Growth Academy Newsletter, where we dive into the SaaS world with industry leaders. In this edition, we sat down with Austin Lewis, the CEO and CFO of ShipTime and Paid. Austin has led both of his ventures to an impressive $25 million in ARR. Let's explore his journey and learn from his experiences.

1. From Finance to Entrepreneurship💡

Austin's background might lean more toward finance, but his story takes an exciting twist. He initially joined Paid as an investor and later got into the role of CEO in 2012. What made him decide on this transition? The answer lies in the challenges faced by small businesses trying to navigate various software solutions.