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The Sheer Momentum You Need For an Enduring IPO in SaaS: 63% Average Growth

SaaStr

Companies should aim for 40%+ growth rates running up to IPO while demonstrating a clear path to profitability. And that probably means growing a lot faster before that.

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MongoDB at $2B+ ARR: 5 Epic Learnings from Q1 2026 That Every B2B Leader Should Study

SaaStr

How They Did It (The MongoDB Method): Disciplined hiring during the 2022-2023 downturn Revenue scale (easier to leverage fixed costs at $2B+ revenue) Product mix shift (Atlas has better unit economics) AI automation (reducing operational overhead) The Critical Insight : MongoDB didn’t sacrifice growth for profitability.

Scale 267
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5 Interesting Learnings from Okta at $2.75 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

Operating Leverage Efficiency: The 25x Multiplier Effect The Numbers : Operating margin expansion from -0.5% (FY23) to 26.7% (Q1 FY26) = 2,720 basis points improvement The Learning : When you nail operational efficiency, every point of margin improvement amplifies.

Scale 227
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Welcome Back Duplo Cloud & Pylon to SaaStr Annual 2026! 🎉

SaaStr

Both Duplo Cloud and Pylon understand the unique challenges facing B2B companies today, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their continued partnership. Their expertise and solutions directly address the pain points our community faces daily.

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Overcoming Revenue Leakage with Smarter Billing Practices

Blulogix

It reduces manual errors, ensures compliance with complex pricing structures, and enables businesses to scale without losing operational efficiency. Improve Operational Efficiency: Automation and smarter systems free up resources for strategic growth initiatives.

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Where AI Really Matters in Vertical SaaS With CEOs of Owner, Alloy Automation, and DoNotPay

SaaStr

Companies that can effectively implement AI while maintaining focus on customer outcomes and operational efficiency will be well-positioned for success in this evolving landscape. Success in this space requires a balanced approach that combines technical innovation with practical business considerations.

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Simplifying Complex Provisioning with Advanced Billing Systems

Blulogix

Advanced billing systems enable businesses to deliver this personalization while maintaining efficiency. Operational Efficiency: In a market experiencing consolidation , businesses must streamline operations to stay competitive. Personalization at Scale: Customers expect services tailored to their needs.

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