SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2023

Overcoming challenges by optimizing for success In the early stages of setting up your SaaS business, it’s always a good idea to invest time thinking about the direction you want to take. This insight led Deel to focus on solving payments and compliance. And on to almost $300m ARR today! Use your data to inform.

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Sales Hiring Payment Services SaaS Payments Scale 226

Clouded Judgement

MARCH 22, 2024

” They’ll look at things like cost, scalability, compliance, etc. Headcount planning, budgeting, fundraising, etc can often be largely based on a top line plan. This is for information purposes and should not be construed as an investment recommendation. Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

AI 183

AI Revenue Cloud Technical Advisors 183

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Often, founders are unsure about the headcount split between India and the US. b) Some folks like to invest in the company they advise. One can’t start investing in a brand early enough. Example 2: Compliance and security norms change when you go to other geos. Putting yourself out there, even a little bit, helps.

Scale 216

Scale Sales Hiring Cybersecurity Underperforming Technical Team 216

BetterCloud

JUNE 22, 2023

For example, during the roaring 2021/2022 IT investment boom, IT has more latitude to invest without the strong involvement of finance leadership. Selling a SaaS Management Platform Investment to the CFO Before you schedule a meeting, you need to prepare your answers for some important questions. Now, those days are gone.

Business 52

Business Operational efficiency. Finance Technical Review 52

ProfitWell

MARCH 27, 2019

With the chronic shortage in cybersecurity skills being compounded by the demand for better compliance, the traditional approach to security isn't scalable, sustainable, or rapid enough anymore. com can expect to be bumped up a class, thanks to a $37 million dollar investment by General Catalyst and Accel.

Travel 45

Travel Cybersecurity Headcount Entertainment 45

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 3, 2021

Where should you invest your resources? If you’re short on time, here are a few quick takeaways: You can’t balance short-term and long-term investments without considering the existing product strategy. Choosing the right investment is a balancing act of art and science. And yet, now might be a good time to hit the accelerator.

Strategy 228

Strategy Software Review Development Team Review Sales Recruiting 228

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 30, 2022

This is especially important for small teams, where you need to operate at a scale far beyond your headcount (without burning out your team by working around the clock). And more importantly – which ones are really going to deliver a return on investment for your precious (and limited) budget? Look for tools that can scale with you.

Scale 163

Scale Payment Services Startup AWS 163