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Ep. 179 - The Smart SaaS Funding Path No One Talks About

In this episode, Ken Lempit talks with Melanie Nabar, Vice President of Volition Capital, about growth‑equity financing as a middle‑ground alternative to traditional venture or private‑equity routes for B2B SaaS companies. Nabar explains how growth equity can provide capital for scaling while allowing founders to retain control, highlights the most common post‑funding hiring error, and explores how AI is improving go‑to‑market efficiency. The conversation offers practical guidance for founders, CMOs, and CROs on when to pursue this funding model and how to avoid pitfalls that stall growth.