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SaaS Is Spurring the Next Cycle of Software Superperformance

OPEXEngine

In more mature software companies, we see oversized returns for companies that are moving to software-as-a-service subscription models (see Figure 1). Software and other technology deals have been more likely to overperform and less likely to underperform than most investments in other sectors. Sticky after all.

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SaaStr Podcast #225: Stephen Burton, VP of Smarketing at Harness Discusses How To Create True Alignment Between Marketing and Sales

SaaStr

Stephen Burton is VP of Smarketing at Harness, the industry’s first continuous delivery as a service platform. For Steve, what does devops really mean? What does Steve believe is the right culture for devops teams? How can a CEO determine when is the right time to fundamentally invest in devops?

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How to Find Product-Market-Sales Fit

Andreessen Horowitz

When should companies offer services? Speaking of, we go beyond the typical discussion of product-market fit into the concept of product-market-sales fit, and what that means for product design, to services, to pricing and packaging, to product management, and more. So you don’t want to have too many services.

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What Is Enterprise OEM Software Licensing?

Sales Hacker

These companies resell the solution and bundle services around the solution to add value to the customer. They make their money on the margin from the software’s resell and their services to the end-customer. This approach works well when the licensee is required to host but prefers to outsource the DevOps. Customization.

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SaaStr Podcasts for the Week with Matrix Partners and EZPR — February 21, 2020

SaaStr

How should founders think about sales rep compensation? David Skok: So I actually, I’m definitely a believer that it definitely gets easier and I think we see that in our venture investments too. What have been his lessons on optimizing payback period for sales reps? Why is 12 months so crucial?

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