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AI Day is Coming Digitally to SaaStr on March 27 2024!

SaaStr

Building off the popularity of our AI Day at last September’s SaaStr Annual , we’re bringing it back online this March on Wednesday, March 27th for a completely live, digital event that will bring the global SaaStr community together with the brightest innovators in Artificial Intelligence for a day of digital content.

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The Sudden Repricing of Startups in Early 2024

Tom Tunguz

We’re entering a new pricing environment for software: AI vs non-AI. Theory created a public market AI index to track software companies who have significant product plans or current AI businesses. AI companies trade at 2.5x the multiple of non-AI companies in the public market.

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2024 Predictions

Tom Tunguz

Here are my predictions for 2024. In the last two years, M&A has totaled about $49b & it surges to above $60b driven by AI acquisitions. AI & data continue to dominate the funding landscape as founders & investors seek novel applications of the technology. The Fed cuts rates, which helps. Score : 0.5.

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Why 2024 May Be Tougher on Venture Capital Than 2023

SaaStr

jasonlk) January 23, 2024 So I thought the toughest times for venture would be behind us now. So shouldn’t 2024 at least be better for venture? But the reality is I’m a bit more worried the venture drama in 2024 will be bigger than 2023. The Chase for AI Unicorns and Decacorns is All-consuming. So I thought.

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5 Perhaps Somewhat Obvious Predictions for SaaS in 2024

SaaStr

Five perhaps somewhat obvious predictions for 2024: 1. Industry leaders, from Outreach to Gong, to Zoominfo and Box, should see a boost in 2024. 2024 may not be great, but for folks who are leaders in their categories, everyone likely will point to some quarter in 2023 as the low point. And putting my money on.

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SaaStr + 20VC: Why 2024 Will Be Better, But Only So Much, For SaaS. And A Few Worries.

SaaStr

So Harry Stebbings and I got back together for the first 20VC of 2024! Will IPO windows open in 2024? Did Figma kill the M&A market in 2024? Lemkin , Founder SaaStr on what the f happens in 2024 with many predictions… 1. Will IPO Windows Open in 2024? Will IPO Windows Open in 2024? And A Few Worries.

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In Sales Any Easier So Far in 2024? The Answer is “Meh”

SaaStr

Some are benefitting from AI, Cloud growth, and more. It Looks Like It The post In Sales Any Easier So Far in 2024? That’s where things are today. Some aren’t seeing any downturn at all. And others are still digging out of the App Layoffs. It’s just so mixed. Are We Done With The App “Layoffs”?

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