SaaStr

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This year has been tougher for almost everyone — hiring freezes, budget cuts, layoffs, and macroeconomic headwinds. For those in the business of getting customers for their companies, you might be expected to cut down on spend, yet you’re still expected to grow the company and find ways to sell. Datadog CMO Alex Rosemblat took the stage at SaaStr Annual 2023 to share how marketing teams can get more deals done with less budget.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the compliance requirements of running a startup? You’re not alone. As a startup founder trying to build your new organization from the ground up there’s a ton to do – And one of the commitments is keeping security compliance regulations and industry standards, and all that red tape! But the truth is, compliance is crucial for startups.

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User Pilot

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Marketing your SaaS is a complex task involving many roles, one being a growth marketer. But you may be thinking, what exactly is the role of a growth marketer, and how do they help grow your product ? This article will help answer that exact question. TL;DR Growth marketing focuses on enhancing customer lifetime value and retention through continuous experimentation and optimization.

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Sparktoro

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Today, Google’s search results still look (mostly) like lists of snippets and links, e.g. But, plenty of search marketers and industry observers suspect we’re in the closing days of this format, and the future holds something closer to how AI-tools like ChatGPT and Bard answer user-inputted prompts, e.g.

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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?

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Predictable Revenue

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Collin Stewart and Drew Kluender, Senior Inside Sales Rep at Orum, discuss the nuanced art of sales, specifically over the phone. The post How to be Successful Over the Phone with Drew Kluender appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Within the last few weeks, we’ve seen two significant exits in Startupland, the first new pricing information we received in many quarters. Klaviyo was the first half for IPO in at least a year. Atlassian’s acquisition of Loom is also the first unicorn sale in about the same time frame. Company Last Round Post, $b Current Value, $b Change Loom 1.53 0.95 -38% Klaviyo 9.5 7.6 -20% Naturally, many of the first analyses compared the last round valuation in the private markets to the exit

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Sixteen Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Hold on a second. You’re smart; you’ve got your finger on the pulse of Customer Success, and you’re up to your ears in metrics, strategies, and buzzwords. But let’s cut through the noise for a moment. If you’re not focusing on genuine, earned customer advocacy, you’re leaving an unparalleled opportunity on the table. You know […] The post The Untapped Potential of Social Proof through Earned Advocacy appeared first on Customer-centric Growth by Lincoln Murphy.

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Kellblog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In my capacity as an EIR at London-based Balderton Capital , I spoke earlier today at SaaStock in Dublin on What Founders Need To Know About Product Marketing. In the session, we discussed four key questions: What is product marketing? (Surprisingly vague and varied.) How do you know if someone’s good at it? (Surprisingly difficult.) To whom should it report?

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Nimble - Sales

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, email communication remains a cornerstone of professional interaction. Whether you’re reaching out to a potential client, a colleague, or your boss, the way you craft your emails can significantly impact your professional image. To ensure that your emails convey your message effectively and maintain a high level of professionalism, follow these […] The post Composing Professional Emails: Do’s and Dont’s appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We’re hiring at SaaStr!! We’ve got at least 6 roles open: Director of Email / Growth Marketing. Take over our complex email campaigns to drive event attendance and ticket sales, as well as our 4 weekly newsletters. VP/Director of Events. Own the Annual + Europa, or at least a big piece of them. Director of Sponsor Success. Make 50+ of our top 200 sponsors more successful and happy.

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The Daily Egg

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As digital communication tools and technologies continue to evolve, one of the constant truths is that simplicity usually wins over complexity. Voice. The post Is 100 Kbps Still Sensible for VoIP Bandwidth Requirements? appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The patois of data teams has become a dialect of modern engineering teams because the commonalities in the stack. Core Eng Data Eng Products Data Products Microservices Data Mesh Service Level Agreements Data Contracts Access Control Data Security Observability Data Observability This convergence signals how far data teams have evolved into core engineering teams.

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Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now 10Y Keeps Climbing The 10Y hit 5% this week, which sets a new high water mark. In general economic data has continued to come in strong (a data point suggesting inflation could stay sticky, and the economy can absorb rates staying higher for longer).

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Speaker: Timothy Chan, PhD., Head of Data Science

Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Dear SaaStr: How do VCs Really Feel About Founder Salaries? I Was Told That a General Rule of Thumb is 75% of Market The 75% Rule once you are VC Funded for more than a few million dollars is a good one. But if you raise less than that — 75% may well be too high. You need the cash to last 24 months. And of course, stage and timing does matter.

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The Daily Egg

OCTOBER 17, 2023

HIPAA-compliant VoIP is not just a random word soup—it’s an internet-based phone system with a specific set of controls in place designed. The post Look for These 4 Things if You Need HIPAA Compliant VoIP appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On Thursday, November 2nd at 9:30 AM Pacific, Office Hours welcomes Raj Sarkar to talk about Unleashing Outbound Marketing Fury. Raj started his career as a marketing manager at Cisco focused on the SMB market. He then jooined Google to become the lead product marketing manager on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Next, he headed marketing at Atlassian for Trello, Confluence, Jira for Business Teams & other products.

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Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Instagram is one social media platform that is evolving at a rate of knots. Remember when all you could do on Instagram was share oversaturated images of your food? (Love you, Lo-Fi filter.) Now the social network lets you do everything from broadcasting to your followers to creating your own stickers with AI , with a host of new features only hitting the Meta-owned app in the last few months.

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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.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dear SaaStr: How Many Events a Year Should A Startup Founder Attend? Here are my learnings. You do need to meet other founders, other execs, your partners, your customers, etc. It really does help over time. So I’d do the following: First, there are usually 1 or 2 top events in your industry. I’d go every year if you can, either you or your co-founder.

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The Daily Egg

OCTOBER 17, 2023

PBX, or Private Branch Exchange, is a phone system that acts as a company’s central nervous system for communications. The term harkens. The post Is a PBX Viable For Business Today? Yes, But Not Every Type appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Totango

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It’s that time! G2, the software industry’s largest and most trusted marketplace, unveiled its 2023 fall report, and Totango earned a staggering 49 badges, including 31 category leader badges. “Leader” in the Grid® Report for Customer Success Software and “Leader” in Grid® Report for Customer Data Platform are two of our favorites and clearly demonstrate our commitment to driving customer business results.

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Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Most weeks, I stare blankly at my LinkedIn channel, wondering what on earth I should post. It's hard. Coming up with new content on a weekly or even daily basis isn’t just time-consuming, it can be infuriating. Fortunately, Buffer’s AI Assistant can help. But there’s a secret you need to know if you want to get the most out of it: adding the right prompts.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 18, 2023

So Domo is an interesting case study on SaaS entrepreneurship. Founder Josh James had one of the earliest $1B+ exits in SaaS when Adobe bought his first start-up, Omniture, for $1.8 Billion way back in 2008. Omniture is still big and it dominated web analytics especially for bigger companies in the earlier days of the internet. After a less-than-fun time being acquired, he came back and founded a next-generation enterprise analytics company, Domo.

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The Daily Egg

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Getting customers to come back—and keep coming back—to your digital storefront is always the goal. To achieve that kind of brand loyalty, The post Experro Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 20, 2023

After three weeks, today is the day. We finally have the whole team in the office together. We’ve all been alternating being on the road, so it’s good to have the gang back together. Anyway, let’s get into it. This week is brought to you by Demandbase: Hit Your Revenue Goal. Use Fewer Resources. Bridging the Content Chasm Sales is increasingly using strategic content creation and distribution as part of the sales process – from outbound, to advancing pipeline along, to awareness and edu

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Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Thanks to ever-changing social media algorithms and the ever-growing list of platforms that make them, it’s easier than ever to become a creator. However, because anyone can become a creator, there’s also more noise than ever for your potential audience to cut through. So, while it’s great (and ideal) to build a platform off your personality, it’s not the most realistic method.

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As companies strive to boost revenue, deliver customer value, and stay competitive, they are increasingly embracing the potential of usage-based pricing.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dear SaaStr: Why Do Many Startup CEOs Quit After Their Companies Are Acquired? Five reasons: First, it’s very difficult for most founder-CEOs to work for someone els e. They generally don’t mind working with others. They don’t even need to be “the boss”. But being told what to do, especially when it’s not clearly “right”? Tough. The only real answer here is to let the founder-CEO sort of run things AND … Economically, most acquirers get things wrong.

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User Pilot

OCTOBER 15, 2023

What is the Level of Effort? Why is it important for project managers to track? And how relevant is it to product management ? These are just a few of the questions we tackle in this article. We also share tips on how to calculate it accurately and… effortlessly. Let’s dive in! TL;DR According to one definition, the level of effort includes all the work needed to successfully deliver the project.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This week we have a special 2 guest episode, with the best hiring guru’s in the game, Chuck Brotman & David Teichner. Chuck is the co-founder of Blueprint Expansion , a GTM roles recruiting firm that has helped over 50 VC-backed companies make amazing Sales, Marketing, & Customer Success hires. Prior to starting Blueprint in 2020, he worked for over fifteen years in various sales and sales management roles, building teams across presales, partnerships, SMB, Mid-Market, & Enterp

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