SaaStr
AUGUST 17, 2023
Dear SaaStr: What Are the Exit Options for VCs That Fail to Make It in The VC Industry? There is probably no better business to fail at than to be a failing General Partner at a sizeable VC firm. If you fail as an associate, principal, etc. … that’s just like any other job. But a little better. You’re managed out, although usually slowly and gracefully.
Tom Tunguz
AUGUST 16, 2023
The Fed no longer predicts a recession. Economic data is turning more positive, eg housing starts exceeded forecasts. 80% of public companies beating earnings estimates - three percentage points higher than the 5 year average. On the other hand, enough uncertainty permeates the market to depress prices. Public software companies’ share prices have fallen 10% on average in the last 30 days dotted with positive notes like the stabilization cloud growth rates for Microsoft & Google.
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User Pilot
AUGUST 16, 2023
Without retaining users , you’re throwing away money and resources spent acquiring customers that’s why having a retention playbook is helpful. A user retention playbook will keep your customers happy and continue using your product for longer. TL;DR Customer retention can improve profitability, is less expensive than acquiring new users, and forms a large part of future revenue.
Buffer Resources
AUGUST 17, 2023
When one of Dulma Altan’s followers called her videos “TikTok B-School for Women,” she didn’t just laugh and move on; she turned it into her tagline. Now, it’s how people refer to her online. Intentional moves like that set Dulma, who is well-versed in business strategy from her work as an entrepreneur, apart from other creators.
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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?
Sparktoro
AUGUST 16, 2023
Tactically, there’s an infinite number of ways to promote via social media. But, when it comes to distributing content, there are just four categories of promotion that every technique fits under. What are they? Which one should you use? Should you adopt a mix or stick to a single system?
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Sales Hacker
AUGUST 17, 2023
Dave Gerhardt worked as a Senior Marketing Manager at Drift in 2015 and quickly grew into their VP of Marketing. Dave left Drift in 2019 to join Privy as their CMO for just under 2 years, then returned to Drift as a Chief Brand Officer. Dave now runs Exit Five , The #1 community for B2B Marketers. What you will learn How to successfully set yourself up as a one person team Evolving your strategy and goals as your companies goals change How to nail your companies messaging Effectively build
yoursales
AUGUST 17, 2023
Best Free CRMs: Agile CRM Review This Free CRM review of Agile CRM was done using CRM Testing Methodology v2. Agile CRM’s tagline “Sell & Market Like the Fortune 500” seems to indicate that with it, you’ll be able to sell like true corporations. That means taking on Salesforce head-on and presumably for a fraction of the price. In this review we’ll strictly be looking at the FREE version of Agile CRM and assess if it solves sales leaders’ problems – for nothing.
CloseSaaS
AUGUST 16, 2023
Get our proven cold email templates (for sales teams) to nail your sales email outreach and close deals. Plus tips to write a cold email & subject lines.
TurnKey Labs
AUGUST 15, 2023
Imagine you’re about to embark on an epic journey. You have a bold idea, a clear vision, and an unwavering determination to turn your startup dream into reality. But where do you begin this journey? Where do you find the rich soil to plant your entrepreneurial seed and the perfect conditions to ensure it thrives?
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The Daily Egg
AUGUST 14, 2023
It’s hard enough to get potential customers to try out your SaaS product. And, even then, once users are engaged with your. The post Userpilot Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
SaaStr
AUGUST 12, 2023
As time goes on with your startup, then your scale-up, then maybe even your public company … you will have to deal with disputes. At first, they will be rare. Then more common. Then they will escalate, and in many cases, you’ll be pretty sure you are on the right side of a series of disputes: A customer that doesn’t want to pay a signed deal A VC that backs out of a term sheet An employee that was never even really there that sues you, or threatens to A sales rep that sues for commissions on
Clouded Judgement
AUGUST 18, 2023
Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Q2 Earnings Check In We’re now about halfway through Q2 earnings season (companies with June quarter ends have reported, and we’ll get companies with July quarter ends reporting next week). I wanted to do a quick review of results so far to see what the data is showing us.
Tom Tunguz
AUGUST 14, 2023
Classical computer programming is about rules. What does a program do when a user inputs 4 + 7? Or a credit card number? Or clicks on a button. I spent years as a programmer translating human rules into rules the computer would understand. One day, with enough experience, the number of exceptions to rules dawns on a programmer. It’s no different than english.
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The Daily Egg
AUGUST 15, 2023
Running a business isn’t easy. And running a business without the proper tools is impossible. Businesses that require client management, appointment scheduling, The post Vcita Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
SaaStr
AUGUST 13, 2023
Each week, we round up our most popular content so you can catch up on anything you may have missed. Check out this week’s top blog posts, podcasts, and videos: Top Blog Posts This Week: 5 Top Tips to Drive Down Churn in The Early Days 5 Interesting Learnings from Atlassian at $3.2 Billion in ARR An Underused Strategy: Truly High Value Drip Marketing to Prospects 10+ Of The Most Common Mistakes in Early SaaS Sales (Updated) 30+ SaaS CEOs Share The Signs Their First VP of Sales … Just
Predictable Revenue
AUGUST 15, 2023
Jess Klek, CRO at Brighthire joins the Predictable Revenue Podcast to explore her superpower: shaping a culture that fuels success. The post Hiring the Right Way with Jess Klek appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
Agile Payments
AUGUST 15, 2023
7 Steps to Build a Results-Driven Marketing Strategy in 2023 There were times when putting up billboards was enough. However, times have changed. In today’s world, picturesque signs aren’t enough of an advertisement.
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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.
The Daily Egg
AUGUST 16, 2023
If you already have a hefty amount of traffic coming to your website each month, you might be curious about programmatic advertising. The post Setupad Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
SaaStr
AUGUST 18, 2023
So for years we’ve all advised founders about some rough numbers for dilution for each traditional venture round: 20% dilution in a Seed round, sometimes less if you don’t need much money, sometimes more if you do and it’s early 20% dilution in an A round, sometimes a smidge more. 15% dilution in a B round, sometimes a smidge more 10%-15% dilution in a C round, depending on how much you need the money, and how much 10% dilution in a D round, again, depending on how much you nee
Zuora
AUGUST 14, 2023
Interning at Zuora requires more than just busy work or isolated project groups—that sounds like course work in the workplace, […] The post Intern returns to Zuora for second year of learning appeared first on Zuora.
User Pilot
AUGUST 13, 2023
What’s a feature prioritization matrix and how can product teams leverage it to make better product decisions? These are the key questions we cover in the article. We also look at: The reasons to use a feature prioritization matrix. How to develop your own prioritization matrix. Prioritization mistakes to avoid. Examples of different prioritization frameworks.
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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.
The Daily Egg
AUGUST 15, 2023
After a long time spent in marketing obscurity, QR codes have become ubiquitous over the past few years. You’ll see them everywhere. The post QR Code Dynamic Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
SaaStr
AUGUST 15, 2023
One of the many new additions to 2023 SaaStr Annual is 10x’ing our Q+A and AMA Sessions! This year, we’ll have almost 60 Q+A and AMA sessions across 7 stages! A ton of our top speakers will do Q+A after their sessions, and we’ll have a ton of AMAs, all day long on Sep 7-8! We’ll also have over 500 Group Braindates where you can ask deep-dive questions with top CEOs, CROs, marketers, sales leaders, and so much more!
Teamgate
AUGUST 14, 2023
Have you heard of the Rule of 40? It states that for a SaaS business to be healthy, it must have a combined growth rate and margin of at least 40%. For some small SaaS companies or those just getting started, this might seem like an impossible rate to reach.
Buffer Resources
AUGUST 14, 2023
Earlier this year, our social media manager, Mitra, published a TikTok to the Buffer account that went viral, with over two million views and more than 100,000 likes at last count. This kind of virality is rare, and we haven’t seen anything similar since then. @bufferapp Mid day Target runs are worth the risk #CapCut #targetrunsarethebest #remotework #remoteworklife #wfh #wfhproblems #workfromhome #targettok #targetrunsbelike #targetruns ♬ original sound - Buffer In an ideal world,
As companies strive to boost revenue, deliver customer value, and stay competitive, they are increasingly embracing the potential of usage-based pricing.
The Daily Egg
AUGUST 18, 2023
Finding a marketing platform that truly does everything you need is a tall order. For most people, it would be fair to. The post Phonexa Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
SaaStr
AUGUST 17, 2023
One of our most popular additions to SaaStr content has been CRO Confidential, hosted by ex-Brex CRO and now Founders’ Fund Partner Sam Blond. We’re getting one of the most popular guests, Jameson Yung, SVP Sales at Gong together with Sam Blond to do it LIVE with tons of time for Q+A and deep dives at SaaStr Annual 2023 in SF Bay Area Sep 6-8 !!
User Pilot
AUGUST 14, 2023
For most SaaS businesses, a product satisfaction survey can be the heart of a user research process. But what type of surveys are best for your goals? And how should you ask your questions to ensure that you’re collecting the right data? In this article, we’ll go over different survey types and examples, as well as provide some ready-to-use templates you can use right away with Userpilot.
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