This podcast episode explores the journey of Darren, a SaaS entrepreneur who built and sold a music SaaS business before founding Carbide, a cybersecurity firm that helps businesses achieve SOC 2 compliance. Darren emphasizes the importance of focusing on core business activities, understanding customer needs, and using tools like Asana for project planning. He also discusses the challenges of navigating the current fundraising environment while highlighting the potential benefits of bootstrapping and private equity.