From Code to Scale: Building SaaS and AI Products That Deliver Value
I recently joined Anna Anisin on her Data Science Salon Podcast. We discussed about the best practices we follow to build SaaS and AI products.
What we discussed in this podcast:
Building Scalable SaaS & AI Products - I’ve revealed the foundations of cloud-native systems that scale—but there’s one architecture mistake that silently kills 90% of SaaS products.
AI for Business Automation - I’ve shared where AI actually drives ROI—but which workflows should you automate first? The answer might surprise you.
Mentoring & Leadership - I’ve discussed aligning tech with business goals—but there’s a leadership blind spot that derails even the strongest teams.
From Vision to Execution - I’ve outlined my concept-to-market process—but most founders waste months in validation. I reveal the exact fix.
Want to know what separates SaaS products that scale from those that stall? The full answers—and frameworks you can actually use—are waiting in the complete podcast.
SaaS: Real Flaws, Real Stories and Real Fixes
In this video, I've broken down the most costly mistakes in enterprise SaaS—from building without validation to treating security as an afterthought. Drawing from 600+ products over 18 years, I've revealed why companies that scale and those that stall aren't separated by innovation, but by execution. But there's one mistake I haven't mentioned yet that's more expensive than all the others combined. Want to know what it is?
Scalability and Backend Architecture (2:58) I’ve explained why multi-tenant architecture must be built from day one to avoid performance bottlenecks as enterprises scale.
Performance and Speed (5:11) I’ve emphasized that slow performance destroys enterprise trust, with users assuming the entire system is unreliable if responses lag.
CI/CD and Deployment Practices (7:11) I’ve demonstrated how automated deployment pipelines dramatically reduce deployment time and errors while enabling rapid iteration.
Security as a Non-Negotiable (10:43) I’ve outlined why security must be built-in from the start, as enterprise buyers won’t proceed without clear encryption, audit logs, and access controls.
Why AI App-Building Skills Are About to Become Essential for Your Career
Teachers, marketers, accountants, and HR professionals are now building small AI-powered apps to work faster and smarter. I’ve watched this shift closely—people who can build even simple AI apps are moving ahead significantly faster. They’re not just using technology; they’re shaping it.
But there’s a specific skill within AI app-building that separates experimenters from career accelerators. What is it?
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