Mucker Capital

AUGUST 9, 2023

Mistakes can be costly, emphasizing why link building is often described as mission-critical. Knowing where to find quality links and how to engage in ethical link-building practices requires understanding, experience, and ongoing vigilance.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 6, 2014

While many S-Corps, C-Corps and LLCs commit to social missions, the vigor with which they pursue these missions can wane. B-Corps must elect a Benefits Director who is responsible for ensuring the social mission of the company is balanced with the financial mission. In contrast, B-Corporations cannot waver.

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OpenView Labs

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The post Webflow’s Mission to Empower as Many People as Possible [Podcast] appeared first on OpenView. Find out how they think about creating a product that’s applicable to as many people as possible and why adding incremental value is more important than shipping a perfect product. ?. Prefer to listen on iTunes? Click here.

Business 52

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They rarely put a small start-up at the true center of a mission-critical operation. That suggests either the application isn’t really that mission-critical, and/or there are easy substitutes to switch from. Big Companies have different risk standards for start-ups and at least try to knowingly take different risks there.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 24, 2024

We’re thrilled to support Edward & the Dropzone team in fulfilling their mission. These agents also inform copilots that empower security analysts to ask questions of their environment leveraging the insight of the AI analysts. RSA selected Dropzone a top 10 Finalist in the Innovation Sandbox.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Mission-led and not necessarily impact-oriented. Be mission-led. Not every founder will be technical or product savvy, and not every founder will be a salesperson. But are there complementary skill sets between the people on the team, some who can build and others who can sell? Ask yourself the important questions. Who will use it?

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SaaStr

JUNE 29, 2023

Further, mission-critical solutions top the list as well. Firstly, companies are beginning to label their mission-critical SaaS that generates high ROI or efficiencies. Is it mission-critical? Mission-critical platforms are the top performers on the market. Why is this? Well, they’re sticky.” The bottom Line?

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Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Their mission is to eliminate data downtime, and it’s a mission we deeply believe in. That’s a quote we’ve heard from our diligence time-and-time again, and one of the reasons we’ve invested in Monte Carlo and partnered with Barr & Lior, the founders of Monte Carlo.

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SaaStr

JULY 26, 2023

But Zscaler has mostly shrugged it off by providing a mission-critical solution with strong demand — cyber attacks are only growing and growing, and stopping them is seen as a “must have” And it’s been rewarded for it. Only Mission Critical Projects are Getting Approved. Zscaler: ▶️ $1.5B

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SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2024

Especially of founders in a mission-critical role. You want to go, go, go. You know perfection is the enemy. But the all-in cost of founders leaving, transitioning out, quitting etc is so very high. I survived this in both of my startups.

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SaaStr

JULY 18, 2022

For a company like Change.org, its non-profit mission doesn’t allow them to retain engineers with the same kind of carrots — like stock options — as other companies. Notion, meanwhile, begins with what Manapat calls a “mission alignment check” to see if the prospective engineer values tool-building as much as Notion does as a company.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Everyone wants to work for folks that are positive, on the mission, and great to be around. Come back in 2024 happy. Even if you have to fake it at first. Come back appreciative. Even if you feel you’re owed more. Whatever happened, in 2024, be one of those folks. Or At Least — You Get Better.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 6, 2022

Because 8 times out of 10, great founders exploit this niche, this “nice to have” … and turn it into a mission-critical must-have: Box started off as a crude freemium tool. To become more mission-critical. The thing is. It’s totally OK, actually. Salesforce started off as a simple contact manager.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Not being able to get the team to build something truly mission-critical, losing hugest deal because of it. Key / top customer telling you your product doesn’t work — and they won’t reconsider buying it for at least 3 years. Ship early, but not too early. Especially to bigger customers. You can’t do it all on your own. Never really slept.

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Payrix

JANUARY 30, 2024

Neon One is on a mission to change that: building an ecosystem of technology and services that enable those who want to change the world and make it a better place. Share: 264% ROI compared to prior solution Consider the possibilities of smarter monetization with Payrix. Get started today.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JANUARY 29, 2024

Thus, this year’s American Dynamism 50 — a16z’s annual spotlight on 50 groundbreaking tech companies advancing the national interest — all harness AI to fulfill their missions.

AI 144

AI Artificial Intelligence 144

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Sarah Scharf leads product and brand marketing for Vanta – the company on a mission to secure the internet and protect consumer data. What’s your top “undiscovered gem” — an app you love but others may not have heard of? User Evidence which helps collect high value references, case studies, and more.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 28, 2023

Motive’s strategy for getting the wording just right was to be intentional about two things: What behaviors did they believe would allow them to accomplish their mission, and when? Incredible Health was raising their first round, and before their investor would wire them money, asked them to write down their mission, vision, and values.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 6, 2022

So we’re seeing for example tough times for a lot of sales and related tools that were aimed at increasing rep productivity, but aren’t mission critical per se. It’s a mission-critical app, and one that in the enterprise is really a 10-year commitment. Nice to haves are the first to go, if they can be cut. That’s a huge change.

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Forecasting Cloud Scale Enterprise 213

ReSci

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

A strong mission statement can be essential in attracting. and LUSH turned mission statements into brand movements appeared first on ReSci. In today’s highly competitive and crowded retail space, it’s more important than ever for companies and brands to develop unique ways to connect with consumers. The post How the Honest Co.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 9, 2022

“Our continued place among these pioneers is a validation of our mission to make internet business personal” It is an honor to be in such company. For market leadership, the Cloud 100 enlists the help of a judging panel of public cloud company CEOs who assist in evaluating and ranking their private company peers.

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SaaStr

MARCH 12, 2024

Some deeply care about you, the mission, and the journey. In fact, that’s how VCs are treated by their own investors (LPs). This doesn’t mean VCs won’t be on your side and helping a ton. But some go further. I’m not convinced this is all good. I’m guilty of this myself, and if you go too far here, sometimes as an investor, it doesn’t help.

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Sales 224

SaaStr

MAY 10, 2022

Without a proper vision and mission, it’s hard to convince your people to stick around through hard times.”. Your mission and vision should be embedded into the culture and practices of your organization, centering everyone around the same long-term goals. Lean into your vision, mission, and culture.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 14, 2023

FastSpring is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with DutchBasecamp to help further our mission to empower software and SaaS companies to sell online, globally. Their mission has led them to help more than 700 founders nurture their startups, become poised to disrupt industries, and drive positive change.

Startup 78

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SaaStr

MAY 19, 2023

Is the use case mission critical — even if niche? Dear SaaStr: How Can a SaaS CEO Tell Which Customers are 10+ Year Customers? I think it’s fairly easy. Look for: Are they running an entire division or group (or more) on your product? I.e., would the business be at risk if you went down or away?

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Inturact

APRIL 3, 2024

Intercom, a powerful communication platform, can be your ally in this mission, offering tools and insights that enhance user engagement and retention. It's about creating a welcoming environment that guides users through the features and functionalities of your offering, ensuring they find value quickly and efficiently.

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Predictable Revenue

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a solution, she created a revolutionary way to align your leaders and teams around a unifying vision that attracts, retains, and motivates the right talent to achieve your mission. The post How to Scale Your Business So It Sells Like a Fortune 500, With The Culture And Agility of a Startup appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Scaling Startup Business Revenue 279

SaaStr

AUGUST 9, 2023

Greenhouse has a great co-hosted after-party event with HiBob around WorkTech on September 6 at 7 pm PT here: [link] Mission Cloud and AWS are hosting a happy hour at the Paul Martin’s just near the campus. Sign up here. Plain Sight Capital has an evening of networking, great cocktails, and tasty bites!

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The Daily Egg

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Without a plan, you’re likely to fail at your mission, which may even cost you your job. You come up with an excellent idea you believe will boost conversions and reduce operational costs. But you can’t execute your idea without a plan in place. You need an effective strategy for the proposed project, including its […].

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SaaStr

MARCH 5, 2023

And have a true mission and vision to get there. Not without scars or pain. But they bulldoze through it. Always going truly long. The very best CEOs really want to do what they are doing for 10–15–20 years. It sounds trite, but it’s true. The post Dear SaaStr: What Qualities Make a CEO The Best In Their Industry? appeared first on SaaStr.

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SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2022

Draft a charter statement that includes thorough documentation of your organization’s mission, goals, and expectations. Consider how your goals and mission may have shifted after your first CAB. Building the foundation of your Customer Advisory Board. Your process leading up to your CAB should begin with internal alignment.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve also seen companies who claim to be mission driven—but refuse to take a true stand or align their internal culture with that purpose. But one of the keys to my business success is understanding our mission from the start and being diligent about only taking on work that aligns with that mission.

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SaaStr

APRIL 8, 2022

Or a better mission. Most great founders keep the team aligned on the big prize, and keep them believing. And to me, the most important take-away: top performers, those hitting 120% attainment, don’t leave for more money. They leave for a better boss #2, or #1, for a promotion. You have to promote as many as you can.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If you select a big mission, you need a big market. The market you choose should be big enough so you can capture a small piece of it while using your resources to drive your mission.”. Consider your chosen mission and ensure you have the resources to deliver on it. . When that happens, it creates value out of thin air.”

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Enterprise Scale Sales Communication 172

SaaStr

JANUARY 13, 2023

Through growth, there are two things within your company you should never let break: your values and your mission. Your values and mission are the common languages that will consistently tie your team together. . Push the boundaries to achieve success. . Key takeaways. Define both early and define both often.

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SaaStr

APRIL 5, 2024

It matters far less if I pay $18k or $22k for a mission-critical piece of software, than that I know it will really work well for me. But many reps get this wrong and immediately go into deal dynamics, pushing price, discounts, and expiring offers. That’s wrong. Most SaaS products are not commodities.

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