The SaaS CFO · Ben Murray
podcastplaybookResolvd Raises $1.6M to Improve Hospital Supply Chains and Quality of Care
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About The SaaS CFOIn 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…
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
For complex enterprise markets, turn a painful manual workflow into a tightly scoped pilot that demonstrates value quickly. A fast, outcome-focused entry point can help customers evaluate the product without committing to a long, organization-wide rollout.
Why it matters
Hospitals are complex buyers, so even valuable software can stall in extended sales and implementation cycles. A focused pilot lowers perceived risk, creates evidence for internal champions, and provides a clearer path to broader adoption.