RevOps 500

In this episode of RevOps 500, Sajeel Qureshi interviews Klemen Hrovat, co-founder of Sellestial, who shares his entrepreneurial journey, including the mistakes made during the development of their initial app. Klemen discusses the importance of honest feedback, the challenges of building a SaaS product, and how they pivoted their focus to better serve their users. He emphasizes the significance of data hygiene and AI solutions in sales processes, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout their journey.

Takeaways
Klemen reflects on the numerous mistakes made during his entrepreneurial journey.
The realization of their app not meeting market needs took 11 months.
Honest feedback is crucial for product development and iteration.
Data hygiene remains a significant challenge for many businesses.
AI can enhance data enrichment and improve sales processes.
Building relationships with users is essential for understanding their needs.
The importance of pivoting based on user feedback and market demands.
Klemen emphasizes the need for clean data in the age of AI.
The evolution of Sellestial's focus is a response to user pain points.
Klemen's reflections highlight the value of learning from past experiences.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
02:23 Lessons from Mistakes
05:32 Iterative Development and User Feedback
08:22 The Importance of Honest Feedback
11:16 Pivoting the Business Model
14:00 Data Challenges and Solutions
16:59 Building with AI Capabilities
20:02 Realizations and Changes
22:43 Current Focus and Future Directions
25:44 Reflections on the Journey

Klemen's LinkedIn
Sellestial's website

Sajeel's LinkedIn
Computan's LinkedIn
Computan website