Batist Leman

CEO and Co-Founder

Bio

Batist Leman, based in Ghent, BE, is currently a CEO at Azumuta, bringing experience from previous roles at Basisschool Simonnet, AntoBase, Diebold and Zelfstandige. Batist Leman holds a 2009 – 2010 Master of Science – MS, Industrial Engineering in Electromechanics @ Ghent University. With a robust skill set that includes Meteor, Programming, C#, C++, OOP and more, Batist Leman contributes valuable insights to the industry.

Batist Leman, based in Ghent, BE, is currently a CEO at Azumuta, bringing experience from…

Company:

Azumuta

Location:

Ghent Metropolitan Area

Description:

Azumuta is an easy to use online tool, to make and manage your work instructions. Invest your time in making good products, and securing the quality. Let Azumuta handle the management.

Azumuta is an easy to use online tool, to make and manage your work instructions.…

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Highlights

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech’s most innovative B2B founders. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Batist Leman, CEO and co-founder of Azumuta, a connected worker platform that has raised $3 Million in funding.

Most interesting points from our conversation:

From Hobby to Startup: Batist’s early start in programming at eleven and his evolution from working on small projects to founding Azumuta.
Identifying the Market Need: The inception of Azumuta was sparked by repeated requests for work instruction software from manufacturing companies, highlighting a clear market demand.
Iterative Growth and Development: The journey of Azumuta’s growth was marked by gradual steps, from starting as an independent consultant to pivoting towards a service model for manufacturing software.
Inbound Marketing Success: Azumuta’s growth has been significantly driven by inbound marketing, underlining the effectiveness of their content strategy and SEO efforts.
Overcoming Hiring Challenges: Batist shares his experiences with the initial challenges of building a marketing team and how hiring experienced professionals from HubSpot changed the game.
Future Vision for Azumuta: Batist envisions Azumuta playing a crucial role in making the manufacturing industry more productive by enhancing the capabilities of factory workers through better access to knowledge and instructions.

Actionable
Takeaways

Leverage Personal Passions into Business Opportunities:

Batist's journey from a childhood interest in programming and building things to the foundation of Azumuta underscores the power of aligning personal passions with business ventures. For founders, identifying and leveraging your own passions can lead to innovative solutions and fulfilling work.

Recognize and Act on Market Demands:

The inception of Azumuta was a direct response to a recurring demand for work instruction software in the manufacturing industry. This highlights the importance of listening to market needs and being agile enough to pivot or adapt your business model to meet those needs effectively.

Adopt an Iterative Approach to Business Growth:

Azumuta's gradual evolution from a consultancy to a product-based company illustrates the benefits of an iterative approach to business development. Embracing gradual changes and learning from each step can lead to more sustainable growth.

Invest in Quality Talent for Key Growth Areas:

The significant impact of hiring experienced marketing professionals on Azumuta’s growth trajectory emphasizes the importance of investing in quality talent, especially in areas critical to your company’s expansion. Founders should not underestimate the value of experienced hires in accelerating company growth.

Cultivate a Culture of Customer Centricity:

Azumuta's success in inbound marketing and product development is deeply rooted in a culture of listening to and engaging with customers. Founders should prioritize building a customer-centric culture, where feedback is actively sought and used to inform product development and marketing strategies.