SaaS Open Mic 05: Holger Seim - CEO, Blinkist

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SaaS Open Mic 05: Holger Seim - CEO, Blinkist

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In this episode of SaaS Open Mic, I visited the headquarters of Blinkist - a consumer-focused SaaS business in Berlin, who have recently raised Series A investment and are pioneering in the learning app space.

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Feb 2, 2016

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SaaS founders and innovators share their story! ChartMogul's SaaS Open Mic podcast talks to the most inspiring innovators behind high-growth subscription businesses, identifying key components of their success. ChartMogul helps thousands of businesses use data to understand their customers and reach sustainable growth.

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