Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We pulled from my prior marketplaces experience and dove into their business quickly to develop a point-of-view on the opportunity. The more I got exposed to the details behind the Instacart business, the more it reminded me of OpenTable (where I had been CEO from 2007-2011). It was April 2014, and the company was raising its Series B.

Marketplace as a Service 140

Marketplace as a Service Scale Underperforming Technical Team Construction 140

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 18, 2019

In late 2007, a pair of roommates found themselves scraping their wallets to come up with enough cash to cover their exorbitant San Francisco rent. It’s not uncommon for innovators to get skunked by the competition. If you’re a trailblazer, it’s essential to continue innovating so that you stay ahead of the chasing pack.

Scale 112

Scale Sales Recruiting Marketplace as a Service Sales Hiring 112

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Building your reputation on community forums like these help people see you as an innovative thought leader in your industry. Freelance platforms like Fiverr are underrated resources for marketing your business services. While major corporations need complicated SLAs, Fiverr is a fast and efficient marketplace.

Social Media 145

Social Media Strategy Marketing Business 145

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Join PagerDuty’s CEO, Jennifer Tejada, as she discusses the need for agility and innovation and how automation is aiding adaptability and allowing enterprises to surge ahead. That is really happening in the marketplace. This episode is sponsored by Linode. Think of this as something we identified as an advantage.

Scale 166

Scale Underperforming Technical Team Sales Hiring Branding 166

Chargify

MARCH 28, 2018

While the convenience of combo meals abounds in all fast food restaurants today, in 1958 the opportunity to purchase a main dish, side, and drink for a set price (and less than if all the items were purchased individually) was a novel idea, and one that helped them stand out in a very competitive marketplace. TV is a great example.

Pricing 47

Pricing Innovation Scale SaaS 47

Sales Hacker

MARCH 2, 2020

Innovating for People. I’ve followed Jill Konrath since 2007, when I subscribed to her “Selling to Big Companies” blog. You don’t have to be subservient, forfeit your self-respect, or fake enthusiasm about your product or service. How to Win Friends and Influence People. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Illuminate.

Scale 141

Scale Sales Hiring Sales Recruiting Payment Methods 141

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 10, 2018

Adam: A lot of our listeners are going to know you best through your writing; isn’t that how Marc originally found you back in 2007? Switching to a different service is something that takes a lot of effort. I saw both sides of the marketplace, which was a lot of fun. Andrew: That’s right. of their coworkers.

Acquisition 224

Acquisition Marketplace as a Service Retention Startup 224