About this podcast

Dive into the inspiring journey of Dan Uyemura, CEO and co-founder of PushPress, a pioneering gym management software. After a decade in software engineering and a personal crisis, Dan found CrossFit, eventually opening his own gym. Frustrated by outdated software solutions, he identified a critical market gap, leading to the birth of PushPress in 2011. Discover how Dan bootstrapped the company for nine years, overcoming repeated VC rejections, before scaling it into a $15M ARR business with a team of 100. This episode highlights PushPress's unique customer-centric philosophy, where "customer support is not a cost, but a go-to-market strategy." Learn how the COVID-19 crisis became a turning point, propelling their growth. Dan candidly shares insights on building a resilient company culture, navigating the challenges of scaling a niche SaaS business, and the invaluable lessons for first-time founders on understanding investors and valuing unique market insights. From an accidental first customer via a Twitter beef to becoming a major industry player, Dan's story is a testament to turning personal frustration into innovation and building a thriving enterprise by truly understanding and solving a problem.