SaaStr

AUGUST 8, 2023

In a fascinating workshop session, Miao shares his thoughts on how finance teams can contribute to company strategy and grow revenue. Growth Strategy Identify and implement new growth opportunities and revenue streams. Cost Optimization Identify and implement strategies to improve margins. Sign up for free.

Scale 167

Scale Finance Outsourcing Services Sales Recruiting 167

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A strong data foundation is critical for an effective AI strategy! ” And Adam Selipsky at Amazon said “many customers have completed their cost optimization, and we’re hopeful for increased growth. This was repeated quite a few times AI tends to be additive budget for large enterprises.

AWS 293

AWS Cloud AI Search Cost optimization & reporting 293

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 28, 2021

Our philosophy is to ship first and optimize later. The risk is that new features could cause costs to spiral out of control, but we find that when this strategy is implemented alongside our other principles, reactive cost management means we spend more time building and serving customer needs. Prioritize by impact.

Management 211

Management Government Cost optimization & reporting Engineering 211

CloudGeometry

MARCH 3, 2022

First, SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. “Feature-led discovery” or “product-led discovery” belongs on center stage as part of your monetization strategy. In fact, the ability to accommodate changes at minimum cost is one of the characteristics that sets an optimal cloud architecture apart.

Well Architected Framework 130

Well Architected Framework VPCs (Virtual Private Cloud) SaaS Cloud 130

SmartKarrot

MARCH 4, 2021

Build out a strong Customer Success SaaS strategy and ensure that current and future activities are aligned with that strategy. Establish and maintain a technical, hands-on proficiency across all aspects of the product platform to drive all phases of technology adoption; design, deploy, operationalize, troubleshoot.

Customer Success 10

Customer Success Sales Recruiting Cost optimization & reporting Leadership 10

SmartKarrot

DECEMBER 16, 2021

But surprisingly, most businesses have had a (very) late-start to actioning CX strategies. Did you know that the more a company invests in CX, the more cost-optimized that particular account becomes? A seminal report by Harvard Business Review found that positive customer experiences can slash your cost-to-serve by a third4.

Technical Review 11

Technical Review Technology Cost optimization & reporting Customer Lifetime Value 11