SaaStr

JUNE 3, 2020

The SaaS Trust Crisis is making it harder to market and sell software and services than ever before. And today, I’m very excited to be the co-founder and CEO of G2 where we’re building the world’s leading marketplace for SaaS software. The situation is getting worse. Godard Abel | Co-Founder and CEO @ G2.

Software Review 220

Software Review Scale Technical Review SaaS 220

Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 2, 2016

Using Crunchbase data, I analyzed share of dollars commanded by each of these 16 categories over the last five years to understand the trends in both the seed and series A fundraising markets. Big Data, a term popularized in 2012 that has reached its apogee in 2015 according to Google trends increased from 2.5%

Startup 113

Startup Marketplace as a Service Social Media Advertising 113

FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2018

It’s important to remember that software can be any solution or service that is powered by code. Traditionally, developers would list their games on marketplaces or work with publishing studios to get their titles in retail stores. In 2012, ShutterStock licensed more than 70 million photos, vectors, and other digital imagery.

Marketplace as a Service 78

Marketplace as a Service Software Technology Software Engineering 78

Chargify

MARCH 28, 2018

While the convenience of combo meals abounds in all fast food restaurants today, in 1958 the opportunity to purchase a main dish, side, and drink for a set price (and less than if all the items were purchased individually) was a novel idea, and one that helped them stand out in a very competitive marketplace. TV is a great example.

Innovation 47

Innovation Pricing Scale SaaS 47

Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

since 2012, according to LinkedIn’s State of Sales report. Ideally the solution is your product or service, but even if it isn’t, your goal should be to solve the customers problem. Surround yourself with the right people, and Immerse yourself into your products and your marketplace. That’s a lot of new people entering sales!

Sales Hiring 71

Sales Hiring Development Team Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 71

Natalia Luneva

APRIL 24, 2025

Stripe Connect is a comprehensive payment processing solution designed to cater to the unique needs of platforms and marketplaces. Initially launched in 2012, Stripe Connect has expanded its capabilities to support diverse business models, making it an ideal choice for on-demand services, e-commerce platforms, crowdfunding sites, and more.

Stripe Connect 40

Stripe Connect Merchant Services Payment Services Payments 40

SmartKarrot

JUNE 12, 2020

If you’re in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business, by now you’d know that SaaS is no longer a business luxury – it is everywhere. PLG’s gargantuan success stories has led to its wider adoption – and the next couple of years will see more of this trend. The future, clearly, is PLG.

Scale 10

Scale Marketplace as a Service SaaS Technical Review 10