Who Are we?
Sioux Falls SaaS Founders
A peer network for SaaS founders building real companies in South Dakota
Why Join?
What We Do
The Sioux Falls SaaS community exists to help founders start & build lasting companies through honest conversations & shared experiences.There are no hidden agendas, no vendors, and no investors.We maintain an authentic, curated membership to ensure genuine sharing of wins, losses, obstacles and aspirations.
Regular meetups
Founder Roundtables
We know running a software company can be lonely & frustrating. The SaaS Founders roundtables provide a trusted space where founders can learn from each other & work through the challenges of building real companies. We meet regularly & strategize on:
Customer acquisition & growth
Product strategy & development
Pricing & revenue models
Scaling operations
Fundraising & capital options
Interested? Reach out & we'll first grab a coffee together.
Annual cohort
SaaS Launchpad Accelerator
The Software Accelerator is a 10-week program - facilitated by Scott & Don - to help founders find the right problem to solve, deploy a viable build strategy & figure out how to land the right customers.Guest experts & your peers all dig into your business and help you find the path to viability.The next cohort starts in September, 2026.
Sign up to be considered!
Who Is This for?
Are You a SaaS Founder?
Our members are actively investing their time & considerable effort in building a business. An idea for software is NOT a business - until many customers will gladly pay you to use your software.If you're still toying with ideas, we'll gladly meet & help you figure out how to start executing - and invite you to join us when you get there.
Who This is for
Our members are actively executing on their ideas & learning the important lessons needed to succeed.Members are expected to contribute, share experiences, and support other founders.
Founders of South Dakota SaaS companies
Actively operating their startup
In charge of strategy & execution
Interested in learning from other founders
Willing to openly share their experiences & challenges
Whats In it for you
There is no formula or straight path to success. Learning, adapting, & experimenting may eventually lead you to the outcomes you seek. Here you gain:
Peer Advice From People Who Understand ▸Real feedback from founders with similar challengesShared Lessons ▸Learn what worked - and what failed - for other startupsAccountability ▸Regularly meeting with peers builds momentum for your effortsTrusted Network ▸A small group of founders who support each other over time & every stage
Who can i talk to?
Get in Touch
Reach out to Scott or Don if you are interested in participating in our local SaaS ecosystem and supporting fellow founders in their journey!
Scott Petersen
Scott has been involved in recruitment advertising & technology for over 20 years. His startup HIRECLICK grew & pivoted several times - first surviving & then thriving in the evolving hiring & job applicant tracking space.HIRECLICK was acquired in 2024, an experience Scott shared while facilitating our SaaS Accelerator cohort.
Don Feige
Don is a serial SaaS entrepreneur with a focus on building software for the senior care industry vertical. His startup ezPBJ helps nursing homes comply with CMS rules & has been acquired twice - while now serving 40% of its market.Don continues to launch & grow software tools for senior care, sharing both success & failure stories with our group.
Anybody I know?
Meet Some SaaS Founders
Meet some local founders trading in their W-2s to build SaaS businesses.
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