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The Early Days: 5 Things Vanta Got Right, And 5 It Got Wrong, Getting to First $10m ARR

SaaStr

5 Things Vanta Got Right and 5 They Got Wrong getting to the first $10m ARR When Christina Cacioppo co-founded Vanta in 2017, security compliance was an afterthought for most startups. billion with over 8,000 customers worldwide, having fundamentally transformed how companies think about trust and compliance. Not software.

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SaaStr AI App of the Week: Syllable.ai

SaaStr

Financial Services: Mortgage & Loan Processing Help users explore mortgage options by collecting key inputs like purchase price, credit score, down payment, and property location, then presenting tailored loan choices with current rates. Pay only for what you use with transparent pass-through pricing for 3rd party integrations.

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Dear SaaStr: What Should I Do in a Sales Audit?

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Alignment Across Teams : Ensure alignment between sales, marketing, and customer success. Are customer success teams equipped to drive renewals and expansions? Compliance and Documentation : Check that all deals are properly documented and compliant with company policies. Are leads being handed off smoothly?

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

SaaStr

Build the Right Team for Enterprise Success Enterprise selling requires a fundamentally different skillset. If one does and one doesn’t, you know it’s the person not the motion. Master Enterprise-Grade Operations The operational bar is much higher in enterprise. Map out all stakeholders and their motivations early.

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The $939B Question: Is AI Eating SaaS or Feeding It?

SaaStr

Industry observers like Josh Bersin remain skeptical about replicating complex systems like Workday’s payroll and compliance frameworks. While competitors debated how much to invest in AI, Palantir made it their primary growth engine, restructuring their entire go-to-market strategy around AIP bootcamps and AI-driven customer success.

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How Do SaaS Companies Actually Make Money from Payments?

USIO

Built-in monetization : You don’t have to raise prices to increase your revenue. ‍ Compliance, Trust & Platform Value If you’re in a regulated industry—like healthcare or finance—offering a compliant payment experience inside your platform is a huge value-add.

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SaaS Platform Explainer: Definition, Examples, and How to Grow in the Software as a Service Industry

Stax

Prioritize customer success, not just customer acquisition While getting new users in the door is important, retention is what drives predictable revenue and strong unit economics. SaaS companies that invest in onboarding, customer education, and proactive support tend to see higher engagement and lower churn.