SaaStr
MAY 6, 2024
So long time friend of SaaStr Tomasz Tunguz, now heading his own VC fund Theory Ventures, has again summarized a lot of data into a few great charts. This time, on Mergers & Acquisitions. My biggest take-away: there are barely more than 50 acquisitions of $50,000,000 or more, at least disclosed one, in software of U.S.-based startups each year.
Tom Tunguz
MAY 8, 2024
The fastest growing category of US venture investment in 2024 is AI. Venture capitalists have invested $18.3 billion through the first four months of the year. At this pace, we should expect AI startups to raise about $55b in 2024. AI startups now command more than 20% share of all US venture dollars across categories, including healthcare, biotech, & software.
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Predictable Revenue
MAY 9, 2024
In this episode, Andrew Sykes, founder of Habits at Work, re-joined us, this time exploring the pivotal role of founder-led selling. The post The Role of Founders in Sales with Andrew Sykes appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
Stax
MAY 7, 2024
You’ve heard that cash is king. Not so much anymore! Cashless transactions have dethroned the age-old cash payments. When was the last time you withdrew cash from an ATM? Or paid for your groceries using hard cash? If you’re like most people, then it’s probably been a while. With credit card transaction volume hitting over $9.5 trillion in the US in 2022, accepting card payments is no longer a question of whether to, but how to.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
SaaStr
MAY 8, 2024
So Datadog remains one of the most iconic Cloud and SaaS leaders of this generation. Growth is still epic at almost $2.5 Billion — it’s still growing 27% a year (!). But like Snowflake, it’s a bit less of a mind-bending rocketship that it used to be, and has focused on efficiency as well. Today its non-GAAP operating margins are 27%, and it’s generating almost $800m of free cash flow a year!
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User Pilot
MAY 8, 2024
Have you been struggling to engage users and keep them coming back to your product? Or are you looking for ways to expand your user base to new demographics? In either case, using a product analytics tool to perform user needs analysis is the way to go. To help you with it, we’ve put together a user needs analysis example that outlines the key steps.
Stax
MAY 6, 2024
When you think about growing your business, improving data security probably isn’t at the top of your list—and that’s understandable. After all, the topic of security doesn’t sound as exciting as that latest Instagram hack and isn’t as immediately impactful as a new sales tactic. However, the last thing you want to do is neglect data security.
SaaStr
MAY 5, 2024
Dear SaaStr: How Do I Motivate a Sales Team Working Commission Only? It is really, really tough. While I am sure there are examples of “1099 reps” that have done extremely well, I haven’t seen it work in SaaS. Pay the reps at least a small base salary, with a large commission. It’s what folks are used to. Otherwise, they sort of drift off when they don’t get a big commission check the first week or two … The reality is, almost anyone working “commission only” basically tries a
Andreessen Horowitz
MAY 7, 2024
For consumer products, the rubber hits the road at retention. It’s the lifeblood of an app and the hardest metric to move, as I learned viscerally during my time running the growth team at Snap. To attract repeat users, companies can’t just fill a product with the latest and greatest tech — they must intentionally craft each product feature to ensure their users come back again and again and again.
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Sales Hacker
MAY 7, 2024
Noah Marks is a transformative growth leader focused on building GTM engines and scaling organizations for sustainable growth. He has been in the strategy & operations world for the last decade (with Udemy, WalkMe, Okta and Salesforce), and has spent almost the entirely of his career in the B2B technology market (with the lone exception being a slight deviation into the world of M&A investment banking).
The Moz Blog
MAY 7, 2024
By embracing mentorship and allyship, and by advocating for change, we can work together to build a better future for women in SEO.
SaaStr
MAY 6, 2024
Dear SaaStr: What Should Founders Do To Get Noticed By An Established Company’s M&A Team? Don’t bother too much with trying to get “corporate development” or the M&A team’s attention. That’s not their job. Probably the most important thing to understand is that in 95%+ of tech companies, the “M&A team” does not drive M&A.
Kellblog
MAY 7, 2024
Many concepts in Silicon Valley are defined from the point of view of the venture capitalist (VC), not the employee or founder. For example, the term “exit” is a misnomer when seen from the employee point of view. An IPO is usually anything but an exit for executives who first will be subject to a 6-month lock-up period and restricted to certain trading windows thereafter.
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Nimble - Sales
MAY 8, 2024
Let’s face it, it’s very rare for any sale to happen without a timely follow-up. How many times have you heard that 80% of sales require 5 follow-up calls but 44% of salespeople give up after just one follow-up? You’d think that if we knew that getting to “yes” during the sales process was simply […] The post From Prospect to Profit: Why You Should Stop Avoiding Follow-Ups — Nimble appeared first on Nimble Blog.
The Moz Blog
MAY 6, 2024
The ultimate guide to building an email list. Create and grow an email list, and discover six ways to use it to improve your SEO.
SaaStr
MAY 5, 2024
Dear SaaStr: what are your thoughts on incentivizing reps to handle repeat business vs focusing solely on new business with an account management team for repeats (when you are still under $10m)? At the end of the day if your product is SUPER sticky and doesn’t need a big procurement battle to renew, then just have finance or ops handle it. Basically, automate it as much as possible.
Andreessen Horowitz
MAY 6, 2024
Human nature fears the unknown, and with the rapid progress of AI, concerns naturally arise. Uncanny robocalls, data breaches, and misinformation floods are among the worries. But what about security in the era of large language models? In this episode, we hear from security leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. Matt Knight, Head of Security at OpenAI, Jason Clinton, CISO at Anthropic, and Vijay Bolina, CISO at Google DeepMind, are joined by Joel de la Garza, operating partner at a1
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Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.
User Pilot
MAY 7, 2024
Using no-code tools for product managers allows you to build, iterate, and deploy software products without any coding knowledge. But what is the best tech stack for product management? Let’s review the top five no-code tools tailored for product teams, including their key features and usage in product management. TL;DR A no-code platform is a type of software that allows you to create applications, automate tasks, and manage product development cycles without any prior coding knowledge.
The Moz Blog
MAY 8, 2024
Discover the potential of BigQuery for SEO. Dive deep into advanced internal link analysis and enhance your SEO strategies.
SaaStr
MAY 7, 2024
Dear SaaStr: What’s a Resonable Discount for an Annual Contract? How About a 3 Year Contract? First — you don’t want a true net discount at all. What I mean what you want is a pricing structure that anticipates discounts so the net effect is revenue positive. Later, when you implement a CPQ and other more sophisticated systems to manage pricing for a large sales team, these processes and systems will be designed to help you do just that, at least in part.
Andreessen Horowitz
MAY 6, 2024
The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) team is often asked by portfolio founders how exactly cultural leaders can be a game-changing asset for their companies. On the flip side, athletes, entertainers, and C-level executives also ask what they should expect when investing in technology startups and working with founders looking to build the next big thing.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Groove HQ
MAY 7, 2024
If you cringe when you hear the phrase ‘the customer is always right’, you’re not alone. It’s a pillar of classic customer support philosophy, and there’s certainly a kernel of truth to it. At the same time, you’ll encounter plenty of customers who make you question this aphorism. Whether they’re aggressive, unreasonable, or have unrealistic […] The post The Customer Is Always Right: Or Are They?
User Pilot
MAY 7, 2024
Frustrated trying to design interactive software walkthroughs that drive activation? It’s a common experience. But don’t worry—this article will provide some inspiration. We handpicked a few of the best SaaS walkthrough examples and explained what made them great. We also covered best practices to ensure your walkthroughs get high user engagement.
SaaStr
MAY 8, 2024
Everyone loves Ask Me Anything sessions with SaaStr founder and CEO Jason Lemkin, and for good reason. As a SaaS veteran who built and sold a software company for nine figures, invested in startups since 2013, 10x-ing his fund, and continues to build a powerhouse community of SaaStr fans, he offers some hot takes on the communities’ burning questions.
Kalungi
MAY 8, 2024
For a growing business, plotting when and how to build your marketing function is as aggravating as it is important. Good marketers don’t come cheap, and getting set up with an in-house team is both time-consuming and a major commitment. That’s why many SaaS businesses turn to outsourced marketing agencies instead.
As companies strive to boost revenue, deliver customer value, and stay competitive, they are increasingly embracing the potential of usage-based pricing.
SaaS Metrics
MAY 8, 2024
Investing in real estate can offer huge rewards – think, profitable income streams and long-term value appreciation. But to truly capitalize on these benefits, you need to navigate the complicated web of real estate laws and regulations. This post covers essential areas to consider when making profitable investments in the industry. Knowing. Read more The post Navigating Real Estate Laws and Regulations for Profitable Investment first appeared on SaaS Metrics.
User Pilot
MAY 7, 2024
Product adoption software is the lifeblood of the modern product management process. It is the key to making your product unforgettable and ensuring it gains traction in a difficult market. In this article, we explore what product adoption software does and identify 12 of the best product adoption tools on the market. TL;DR Product adoption software drives users to adopt a product through carefully curated product experiences.
SaaStr
MAY 7, 2024
At SaaStr AI Day, Siqi Chen, founder, and CEO of Runway , discussed his belief of why every role will become a prompt engineering role, along with some no-code AI tips showing how to build products without knowing how to code. Why Is Every Role a Prompt Engineering Role Runway is a next-generation finance platform. They’ve built four AI tools, three without writing code, and have developed an AI-first culture at Runway where everyone can develop and utilize these AI tools without a formal engine
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