The SaaSpects Podcast: The Power of Sales Motion from day 1 | Building Maekersuite with Philip Werner

In this episode of the SaaSpects, Philip Werner, CEO of Maekersuite, delves into the innovative world of content creation using data and AI. Philip shares the journey of Maekersuite, a London-based SaaS startup, and how it is transforming the way businesses tell their stories. From his entrepreneurial roots at Elevant Media to working with the World Economic Forum, Philip brings a wealth of experience in tech-driven storytelling. Discover how Maekersuite simplifies video content creation, the power of data-driven storytelling, and the future of AI in marketing.

In this episode with Philip Werner we discuss:

  1. What inspired the creation of Maekersuite: How did Philip’s experiences in video production highlight the need for a simplified, data-driven content creation platform?
  2. How did Maekersuite evolve from its initial concept: What led to the pivot from a recording application to focusing on pre-production? How did user feedback and market research influence this change?
  3. Optimizing Content Creation with AI and Data: How does Maekersuite leverage AI and social media data to streamline the pre-production phase and make content creation more efficient and effective?
  4. What role does human creativity play alongside AI? How does Philip envision the balance between AI and human creativity in content creation? “We will not get you to the hundred percent. It’s not our intention. What we are building is a state-of-the-art platform that has all the technology integrated, but we also give you the tools to manipulate everything, to create and change everything.”
  5. What go-to-market strategies have worked for Maekersuite: What strategies helped Maekersuite acquire its first paying customers? How did SEO, strategic partnerships, and targeted sales motions play a role?
  6. How important is customer feedback in product development: How does Maekersuite continuously adapt to the needs of its users? What does Philip mean when he says, “If we focus on the wrong people and we listen to the wrong people, then we’re building something that will not allow us to turn this business profitable in the future”?
  7. Maekersuite’s vision for the future: What are Philip’s plans for Maekersuite by 2030? How does he envision it becoming a comprehensive 360-degree video creation and storytelling platform?
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