SaaStr

MAY 27, 2024

Ok the title here is a bit dramatic, but certainly seed investing is in an odd place in 2024. Public valuations are still at a fraction of their 2021 peaks, but seed rounds are more expensive than ever. The Qualities of Great CTOs (00:15:54) To identify great CTOs, it may take interviewing 20 candidates.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So, in 2024, there should be a more normalized customer base from a retention perspective as you transition past Q1 and those customers are transitioning with you. The Takeaway — While 2024 should be a bit more predictable, the most important metrics ZoomInfo is focusing on now are utilization and engagement.

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SaaStr

JUNE 26, 2024

SaaStr founder and CEO Jason Lemkin shares his take on the current SaaS landscape midway through 2024 and what might be coming next in 2025 at the opener to this year’s SaaStr Europa. Deals are contracting, not because of layoffs, but because people are managing budgets so tightly. Why does 2024 in AI feel like 2021? Just build.

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SaaStr

MARCH 31, 2024

At SaaStr Annual we had a great session with HubSpot Founder & CTO, Dharmesh Shah, and their Chief People Officer, Katie Burke, on building happier employees. Also, don’t miss out on discounted prices for SaaStr Annual 2024 tickets. Dharmesh Shah : So, I asked myself, “Okay well, who can best dig into this?

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