Tom Tunguz

MAY 11, 2023

In the last five major cycles (internet, social, mobile, cloud, web3), startups seized the new technologies of the era to create a distribution advantage. Salesforce catalyzed cloud-delivery & annual subscription model in the enterprise, upending decades of selling software with perpetual licenses. AI enables ABM-at-scale.

AI Search 217

AI Search AI Scale Cloud 217

User Pilot

MAY 31, 2025

Intercom first launched in 2011 and has since rolled out regular updates, including the Mobile SDK to bring messaging and support directly into native apps. But is Intercom Mobile still worth the investment in 2025 and beyond? Then, show you where Intercom Mobile shines and when you might need alternatives.

Mobile 69

Mobile Software Review Pricing Underperforming Technical Team 69

FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

Chargebee: Supports Complex Subscription Management. Recurly: Easily Integrates with Multiple Payment Gateways. Zoho Subscriptions: Online Subscription Billing Platform. Wave: Invoicing and Accounting Software for Small Businesses. Fully Compliant, Custom Trial and Subscription Options (Without Writing Code).

Payment Solutions 146

Payment Solutions Payment Features Payment Methods Software Review 146

User Pilot

MAY 17, 2025

Mobile apps are evolving fast, but whats changing even faster is what users expect from them. In this post, we’ll take you through 10 mobile app development trends and the mobile app development changes shaping 2025. Let’s look at the three latest trends shaping mobile app development this year.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Mobile Payments Trends 88

Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Royalty-free A "royalty" is a payment made every time a piece of content is used. Royalty-free music means you pay once upfront for rights to use the music, rather than making recurring payments (royalties) each time you use the track. Annual subscriptions offer significant savings.

Payments 21

Payments Social Media Payment Features Payment Methods 21

FastSpring

JANUARY 13, 2025

It brings together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered, from mobile, PC, and console to XR, AI, and blockchain technology. After launching 10 years ago, the PG Connects roadshow has landed in America, Canada, Finland, Jordan, India, and Hong Kong, with a genuinely international client base.

Merchant Services 167

Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods Payment Services 167

Subscription Flow

MAY 16, 2024

In this blog, while understanding more about CardPointe and why it still works for so many businesses, we will take you through a guide on managing Cardpointe recurring billing with SubscriptionFlow to ensure that you do not miss out on collecting recurring payments just because CardPointe has dropped it. What is CardPointe?

Payment Features 105

Payment Features Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 105

Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It’s been 9 months since ChatGPT was released and 7 months since it became the fastest consumer application to reach 100 million monthly active users , ushering in a new era of generative AI. But other than ChatGPT, how are consumers interacting with generative AI (GenAI) products? Who might be the next “big winner”?

Generative AI 145

Generative AI AI ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence 145

User Pilot

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Personalize surveys by setting conditions based on user behaviors , translating and localizing your NPS surveys using AI, and customizing the appearance of your surveys to match your app’s design. Leverage AI-driven sentiment analysis to analyze and categorize open-ended responses quickly.

Software Review 105

Software Review Technical Review Software B2C 105

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

For example, Stripe advertises subscription management features, however, many companies end up integrating with another service like Chargebee or Recurly to get the subscription management features they need. More subscription management features. Manage Everything from Checkout to Subscriptions in One Platform.

Payment Methods 147

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Features 147

FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack. Flexible subscription management and recurring billing tools.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 147

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 25, 2021

Over the last few months, we’ve released a bunch of new updates across everything from reporting to integrations to the mobile experience. Improved mobile features. We have added a new React Native wrapper and redesigned the help center for mobile apps. New wrapper for React Native mobile apps.

Mobile 130

Mobile AI Search Subscription Payment Features 130

SaaStr

MAY 4, 2024

RevenueCat powers mobile subscriptions in over 30% of all mobile apps (!) Second, Gorgias sees big wins for AI in Support — But When Done Carefully. Across the SaaStr Fund portfolio , we can see a lot of different impacts of AI. Their AI agent is often in the Top 5% for CSAT. RevenueCat is the latest.

AI 167

AI Mobile B2B Investment 167

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

They can range from traditional payments, such as credit/debit cards and ACH payments , to modern alternative methods, such as digital wallets, mobile transactions, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and cryptocurrency. Just like self-hosted gateways, merchants using API-based solutions are responsible for security.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. TL;DR The PCI DSS determines security protocols and sets the standards for payment security. Outside of standard card transactions, mobile wallets are gaining popularity, with 3.4

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Features 88

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Payment processing systems help merchants accept various types of payments, such as credit and debit cards, automated clearing house (ACH) , electronic funds transfers (EFTs), digital wallets, mobile payments, and even cryptocurrencies. A payment processing system process involves multiple steps and parties.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

User Pilot

MARCH 24, 2025

Want to advance your career in mobile product management or find top talent for your team? This article shares exciting mobile product manager roles and showcases standout candidates in the field. Recommended product manager job openings in data-driven companies Looking for a job in mobile product management?

Mobile 52

Mobile Underperforming Technical Team Management Scale 52

Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 20, 2024

This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. David George: Sure.

AI Search 143

AI Search AI Artificial Intelligence Scale 143

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The market changes, e.g. to mobile, or AI, etc., Consumers cancel their Netflix and Disney+ subscriptions just 90 days after signing up just for a new hit movie. The feature gaps that the early customers were OK with, the later ones aren’t. You start to lose more and more deals to not have that key integration.

Scale 281

Scale Sales Hiring B2C Mobile 281

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Meta Creator Compensation for AI Chatbots Meta is investing heavily in creators , with a whopping $5 million deal for a top creator’s contribution to AI chatbots. AI Celeb Backlash Meta's introduction of AI celebrities faces resistance, indicating a challenge in user acceptance.

Social Media 124

Social Media Payments AI Search AI 124

SaaStr

JULY 27, 2019

#3: Microsoft Invests $1 BIllion in OpenAI to Develop AI Technologies on Azure. 6: “Tinder In-App Purchases No Longer Use Google Play Billing” Mobile subscriptions are becoming a big deal, although it’s early overall. The Cloud Wars continue to heat up. Maybe like nothing we’ve seen before. #4:

Cloud 35

Cloud Azure Venture Capital Mobile 35

User Pilot

MAY 17, 2025

Everyone enjoys using mobile apps in their native language. In fact, 52% of users have abandoned a mobile app due to poor localization , and over 60% of B2B buyers say theyll choose a localized product over a more expensive one in a foreign language. Why invest in a mobile app localization strategy?

Payment Solutions 64

Payment Solutions Mobile Payment Methods Software Review 64

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 21, 2024

The best part is that Jade has designed her entire course to include a community and run on a subscription model. There’s a whole mobile app dedicated to this community. You’ll get a goldmine of what goes into writing a great hook, a library you can use anytime, and the opportunity to explore new AI capabilities.

Social Media 115

Social Media Marketing AI Search Systems Review 115

How To Buy Saas

JUNE 10, 2025

Generative AI has exploded by 2025. A new wave of AI-powered platforms now accelerates everything from content writing to video production to customer chat. Video-focused AIs such as Runway, Synthesia, and Google’s new Veo/Flow produce high-quality clips from prompts. AI is reshaping how we create content and engage users.

AI Search 40

AI Search AI Artificial Intelligence Software Review 40

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

To achieve this seemingly elusive balance, it connects these three support layers and core capabilities: Proactive support that helps you get ahead of known problems before they reach your team using outbound messages , product tours , and mobile carousels. Reporting and AI-powered conversational insights. It includes: Live chat.

Technical Review 250

Technical Review Customer Support Payment Methods Payment Solutions 250

SaaStr

JUNE 26, 2024

The three worlds are: B2B2C B2B2B AI And then there are folks in impacted categories like ZoomInfo , where things haven’t really improved. And there’s AI. Jason tweeted WTF because many things are happening in AI, like 200x ARR rounds. A lot of the funding rounds for AI feel like 2021 again, but only for this subset of people.

CTO Hire 144

CTO Hire AI Venture Capital Sales Hiring 144

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’ve shared a number of parts of Buffer’s business transparently over the years — and one piece we’ve always wanted to expand on is where your money goes when you pay for a Buffer subscription. This means our software is hosted on the cloud and used over an internet connection via a web browser or mobile app.

Merchant Services 98

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 98

Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

They simply tap their credit card , mobile device, or smartwatch to pay. The system generates a one-time encrypted code for each transaction, preventing fraudsters from stealing payment data. This is why 90% of shoppers still prefer contactless payments post-pandemic. Accessible via digital invoices or from the merchants app.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 88

Stax

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether businesses are on the road or staff are simply moving about in-store, mobile point of sale systems (mPOS systems) are becoming an increasingly popular POS option for small businesses. Today, they’re known for their robust services, enhanced security, user-friendly interfaces, and the integration of advanced data analytics.

Point of Sale 88

Point of Sale Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The AI assistant helps you generate ideas, repurpose content, and edit posts to perfection. Gauge audience sentiment with AI-powered analysis. Generate AI-powered posts based on what's working in your niche. Chat with Quuu's AI bot to brainstorm content ideas or get help crafting your post.

Social Media 105

Social Media AI Search Marketing Business 105

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

So utility -based software includes SaaS companies that operate very often on recurring business models, while general entertainment covers use cases like gaming, social platforms, and IP -driven content, such as short films. So the AI generated content companies are facing, basically they’re a riskier company, so to speak.

Merchant Services 192

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 192

How To Buy Saas

MAY 21, 2025

Importantly, ATS platforms have evolved with AI-driven features , diversity and bias reduction tools , and deep analytics to meet todays hiring challenges. Manatal Best AI-Powered ATS for HR Teams Pricing: Key Features: Ideal Use Case: 5. Workable Best ATS for Medium-Sized Companies Pricing: Key Features: Ideal Use Case: 3.

Systems Review 52

Systems Review Sales Recruiting Sales Hiring Technical Review 52

User Pilot

MARCH 30, 2025

According to a 2024 analysis , on average, over 95% of users who download a new mobile Android app abandon it within the first 30 days. This stark statistic underscores a simple truth: a solid mobile app engagement strategy is essential for your app’s success. Subscription conversion rate. Did you know?

Mobile 64

Mobile Engagement Strategy Social Media 64

User Pilot

JUNE 30, 2023

Which is the best AI writing assistant available for marketing and customer success teams in 2023? Plenty of AI copywriting tools are in the market (and by the time I finish writing this article, there will probably be more) and each of them could be a good choice depending on your needs or budget. Let’s dive in! Book the demo!

AI Search 98

AI Search AI Payment Solutions Social Media 98

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mark Zuckerberg introduced Meta AI , a new assistant that facilitates interactions across WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram DMs, and soon, Quest 3. You can now sort your 'Following' accounts and log into multiple accounts on mobile. For small business owners, this could open new avenues for customer engagement.

Social Media 119

Social Media AI Search AI ChatGPT 119

Stax

APRIL 17, 2025

Some retailers may use a mobile device, such as an iPad or Android device, as their POS instead of a computer. The business can ring up orders, process sales, generate invoices, manage inventory, monitor buying trends, and collect marketing data. Some systems allow the cashier to scan the item using their mobile devices.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Point of Sale Payment Services 88

FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It brings together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered, from mobile, PC and console to XR, AI, and blockchain technology. Our platform includes branded localized checkout, subscription management, and so much more. Schedule a demo now or at PG Connects in person!

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services 158