Bryn Jones

Big ups to Bryn Jones, this guy’s a total beast in the startup world. So, he’s the co-founder and CEO of PartnerStack, which is like the go-to SaaS platform for B2B partnerships. The dude launched it back in 2015, and it’s almost hitting its 10-year mark now. No small feat, especially in SaaS land. What’s crazy is that he took PartnerStack through Y Combinator, yep, YC, the legendary startup incubator, after he bombed with a nonprofit idea before. That’s some real grit right there.

But his story doesn’t start there. Before PartnerStack, Bryn co-founded Pod around 2013-2014, another venture, not as big, but it shows he’s been in the trenches for a while. And get this, before all that, he was a national team athlete with Swimming Canada from 2008 to 2010. That’s where he credits a lot of his hustle, discipline, and resilience. You gotta respect that, being a pro athlete is all about pushing through mental and physical barriers, and that mindset totally carried over into his entrepreneurial grind.

He’s got a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Western Ontario, but honestly, his real education came from all those experiences, failing, jumping into YC, building something from scratch, and leading a company through growth. Bryn’s not just about the tech; he’s about building works well partnerships, scaling SaaS companies, and really understanding how to turn growth into profit. He’s spoken a lot about the problems of rapid scaling, how it’s not just about metrics but fixing the core business issues first.

What’s so inspiring about Bryn? It’s that he’s the perfect mix of athlete discipline and startup hustle. He’s been through the lows and highs, failing with his first idea, jumping into YC, then crushing it with PartnerStack. That resilience, that drive, it’s what makes him a real deal. He’s not just in it for the hype; he’s about creating something that lasts, helping others build strong B2B programs, and pushing the boundaries of what SaaS can do.

So yeah, Bryn’s story is all about persistence, learning from failure, and having the guts to keep going until you hit it big. He’s the guy who proves that no matter where you start, athlete, failed startup, whatever, you can turn it all into something great if you stay disciplined and keep pushing. That’s why he’s a total legend in this space.