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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower SaaS

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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Snowflake Buys Crunchy Data for $250m, Databricks Buys Neon for $1B. The New AI Database Battle.

SaaStr

million previously Focus: Serverless PostgreSQL optimized for AI agents I am super excited to announce that we have agreed to acquire Neon, a developer-centric serverless Postgres company. With this news, we will be introducing Snowflake Postgres: enterprise-grade, AI-ready, and fully managed.

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Is AI Penetration … Slowing Down? Ramp Says Possibly

SaaStr

Fresh data from Ramp’s AI Index suggests that the meteoric rise in business AI spending might be showing signs of deceleration, raising questions about whether we’re witnessing market maturation or beginning to hit a potential adoption ceiling: The numbers tell a nuanced story. businesses has reached an incredible 41.7%

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Okta’s Playbook to PLG, Developer Experience, and Enterprise ARR

SaaStr

Okta’s VP of Engineering, Monica Bajaj, and Senior Director of Platform Product Marketing, Priya Ramamurthi, share Okta’s playbook to PLG, developer experience, and Enterprise ARR. How do you build a stellar developer experience and continue to scale when the user base skyrockets overnight? Most software developers are skeptical.

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The Enterprise Journey: 8 Keys to Going Upmarket Successfully with Workiva’s CEO Julie Iskow

SaaStr

Moving upmarket isn’t just a nice-to-have for most SaaS companies – it’s often the difference between building a sustainable $100M+ ARR business and getting stuck in the mid-market quicksand. Master Enterprise-Grade Operations The operational bar is much higher in enterprise.

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How Dialpad Hit $300M ARR by Building Their Own AI Stack: 5 Key Learnings

SaaStr

They: Started with clear use cases Built a strong data foundation Focused on measurable customer value Invested consistently over time Maintained a human-centric approach For SaaS companies looking to leverage AI, the key is to start building your data advantage now, even if you’re using third-party tools.

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PayFac-as-a-Service vs Full Payment Facilitation: A Developer’s Guide

USIO

You get: Full control over your users’ payment experience Ownership of the financial relationship Deeper data and monetization opportunities But also: Regulatory burden Risk and compliance headaches 12+ months of build time ~$1M+ upfront cost What Is PayFac-as-a-Service? ️ Developer Experience: What Will You Actually Build?