In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Vlad Stanescu, co-founder and CEO of Zento, a Magento-based SaaS product. They discuss the evolution of SaaS in the Magento ecosystem, the maturity of the platform, and the importance of community events like Meet Magento Romania. Vlad shares insights on the unique approach of his company, the value of attending Magento conferences, and the role of the Magento Association in fostering community engagement. The conversation also highlights the charm of Cluj-Napoca as a conference destination. takeaways Vlad Stanescu is the co-founder and CEO of Zento.Zento aims to provide a SaaS solution for Magento users.The Magento platform has matured significantly over the years.Meet Magento Romania started in 2014 to foster community engagement.The conference attracts both merchants and developers.Attending Meet Magento offers valuable insights beyond just Magento.The Magento Association plays a crucial role in community building.Cluj-Napoca is a vibrant city for hosting conferences.Vlad encourages active participation in the Magento community.Future Meet Magento events are planned for various locations.Sound Bites "I like to get back to it every now and then.""We created this product to help merchants.""We embrace that it will never be a pure product thing."Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 03:56Zento: A Magento-based SaaS Product 06:14Upgrading to Magento 2 and Improvements 08:04Improving the Magento Theme and Performance 10:15Meet Magento Romania: Motivation and Success 12:36Reasons to Attend Meet Magento Events 15:31Joining the Magento Association 18:20Cluj-Napoca: A Great Place for Business and Meet Magento Romania 20:30Magento-Jingle