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The decade software ate the world

Intercom, Inc.

It was in August 2011 that Marc Andreessen coined the famous phrase “ Software is eating the world ” in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. Apple survived the death of Steve Jobs in October 2011 under the thoughtful stewardship of Tim Cook, and continued to essentially be the iPhone company, while branching into wearables and services.

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29 Latin American SaaS Superstars

SaaStock

Founded : 2011. Founded : 2011. Founded : 2011. Founded : 2011. Their goal is to redefine the way mobile devices are used throughout the entire learning community – both in and out of the classroom.They work with schools, universities and teachers as well as parents and the children themselves. RD Station.

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18 investors fueling Latin America’s SaaS superstars

SaaStock

Another was 2011/2012 where not only were another 5 VC firms started but it’s also when international ones set their eyes on this vast market. Founded: 2011. Monashees Capital is the largest Brazilian VC that makes investments in innovative solutions worldwide, but with a strong focus on Latin America. Founded: 2011.

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Why the Time to $1B in Valuation for Startups is Decreasing

Tom Tunguz

We haven’t yet allowed enough years for the companies founded in 2011 that require five years to reach a billion dollar value to mature, which depresses the average value. Consumers trust mobile commerce. In addition, open source software is a big driver of infrastructure innovation. Why is this happening?

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Now’s the Time to Revisit Your Pricing

OpenView Labs

There has never been a better time to test innovative pricing and monetization models to outmaneuver slow or legacy competitors. This post will guide you through 10 innovative pricing plays you should consider along with high-profile examples of companies who are testing them. Recap: 10 innovative pricing plays you should consider.

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Is Strategy Dead in Tech? The Winners Don’t Think So

OPEXEngine

Growth is what moves the valuation needle and growth depends on innovation, speed and agility, not annual planning processes. These “asset-light” strategies use win-win partnerships to build scale, add capabilities and accelerate innovation. Success in tech means defining the future right now. That has turned into a big win for Google.

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Introducing SaaStr Workshop Wednesdays! New Content, Every Week, Always Live, Never Recorded

SaaStr

Bill Magnuson, Co-founder and CEO of Braze, remembers his company’s founding in 2011 in an office with bare concrete floors—an austerity that he opines as “probably an ingredient for category creation.” From its earliest days, Braze embraced a duel set of convictions: New businesses would be mobile first. Stick to your convictions.

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