Finding a truly great co-founder and funding the first 24 months are among the challenges in starting a successful SaaS company.
Finding and executing in a monetizable white space and having at least one 10x feature versus the competition are crucial.
Getting great individuals to follow your vision is also a challenge in building a successful SaaS company.
Entering a crowded space, not attending top schools, being outside the SF Bay, and not being able to raise venture capital are not significant hurdles in starting a successful SaaS company.