Bootstrap Ventures – The Scalepoint Podcast
Bootstrap Ventures - The Scalepoint Podcast
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This is Bootstrap Ventures - The Scalepoint Podcast , hosted by Martin Koderisch, and brought to you by Scale Point Partners. I meet with founders and experts in payments, fintech, and SaaS to explore how to build a business sustainably, profitably, and often without relying on big external funding.
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The podcast focuses on building sustainable and profitable businesses without reliance on large external funding, with episodes exploring topics like bootstrapping, AI integration in finance, and the intricacies of payment models. Notable examples include insights from Caleb Avery on scaling Tilled sustainably and Matthew Steinbrecher discussing merchant of record models.
The Scalepoint Podcast, hosted by Martin Koderisch, and brought to you by Scalepoint Partners. I meet with founders and experts in payments, fintech, and SaaS to explore how to build a business sustainably, profitably, and often without relying on big external funding.
In this episode, Martin is joined by Orly Stern Izhaki, a seasoned product leader with a deep track record of building platforms for small businesses — from her time at Wix Restaurants to leading business applications at Payoneer.
They explore what SMBs really need from the products they use, and how to earn their trust when it matters most. The conversation covers product strategy, pricing, PLG execution, internal culture change, and the evolving role of AI in driving value and insight for busy SMB operators.
Whether you’re scaling a SaaS platform, building a fintech product, or leading a cross-functional product team, this episode is packed with practical insights.
About Orly
Orly is a global product leader with 20+ years of experience across fintech, SaaS, and digital platforms. She previously served as GM of Business Applications at Payoneer and led key business units at Wix.com, including Wix Restaurants and monetisation. Her expertise spans product, engineering, design, and GTM, with a focus on building impactful, scalable tools for SMBs around the world.
Connect with Orly on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/orly-stern-izhaki-705b3444
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- Learn more about the podcast: scalepointpartners.com
Connect with Martin: linkedin.com/in/koderisch
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