In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, host Ben Murray welcomes Ananth Manivannan, founder of Resolvd, for an insightful conversation about building a SaaS solution that’s shaking up healthcare operations. Ananth shares how his journey from supply chain management at PepsiCo to software engineering at Capital One laid the groundwork for Resolvd, a company dedicated to automating complicated, manual workflows in hospital systems. 

The discussion highlights how personal experiences—including his own family’s encounter with the complexities of hospital supply chains—inspired Ananth to solve real-world problems with technology. He opens up about the realities of fundraising at the pre-seed stage, landing big-name investors, and winning hospital clients by delivering fast, value-driven pilots that avoid drawn-out sales cycles. 

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a SaaS enthusiast, or just curious about the future of healthcare tech, this episode is packed with candid advice on pricing models, scaling a nimble team, and navigating the unpredictable world of startup growth. Tune in to discover what it takes to bring transformative AI-powered solutions to one of the world’s most challenging and impactful industries. 

Show Notes:  

00:00 Resolving the Swivel Chair Problem 

06:35 Vision and Execution in Fundraising 

09:52 Visionary Pitching for VC Success 

12:18 Accelerating Healthcare Sales with Results 

16:39 "Rise of Consumption-Based Models" 

19:39 Measuring AI Workflow Efficiency 

21:39 Exploring Pricing Models 

24:21 Expressing Gratitude and Well Wishes 

Links: 

SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/resolvd-ai-raises-1-6m-in-pre-seed-round 

Ananth Manivannan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananth-manivannan-775a24b7/ 

Resolvd AI’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resolvdai/ 

Resolvd AI’s Website: https://resolvd.ai/ 

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