

Startup Confessions: Founder Ask Me Anything with J-SAS
Join Ryan Devers, Co-Founder and VP of Product Strategy at J-SAS, for a candid conversation about the realities of building a startup and the lessons learned along the way.
Starting a business is challenging, especially when resources are limited. In this interactive Ask Me Anything session, Ryan will share his experience building J-SAS and ProtechSuite, a platform focused on making compliance journeys like SOC 2 simple, affordable, and fast for growing companies. Expect an honest discussion covering the ups and downs of the journey, from early decisions to scaling with intention, with plenty of time for audience questions.
What You’ll Learn
In this engaging, peer-driven session, Ryan will discuss his personal journey as a founder and share the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. Key topics include:
Software development: Minimum Viable Product (MPV) vs Over development
Time to market & market validation
Concise messaging - website, demos and pitches
Branding & look and feel of your product
Biggest challenges: sales, identifying user persona - Who is your customer and who is NOT your customer
and much more!
Answers to your Questions
Have burning questions about building a new venture? This is your chance to get firsthand advice from Ryan, a founder who’s been in your shoes!
This Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) is perfect for:
Early-stage innovators who are working on validating their ideas and building the first versions of their product
Innovators looking to learn from the real experiences of a fellow founder
Entrepreneurs looking to connect with other founders and expand their network