The SaaS CFO
APRIL 26, 2023
As a host of my own podcast where I interview SaaS founders, I have had the privilege of tapping into the wealth of knowledge and experience founders possess when it comes to SaaS fundraising. I ask each founder what they learned from their recent fundraise. There is always a smile on their face when I […] The post The Pitch | Top Fundraising Lessons from SaaS Founders appeared first on The SaaS CFO.
SaaStr
APRIL 26, 2023
Dear SaaStr: Is it OK to Modify the Standard SAFE Form? There’s an issue I see blow up several times now as an investor. It’s when a founder takes a so-called standard SAFE … and modifies it, and doesn’t really tell the investors it is sent to. Here’s what I’ve seen over the years: Removing antidilution protection Converting to last round security, not next round Converting to common, not next round security / preferred No premium / no return if company acq
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Predictable Revenue
APRIL 26, 2023
The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for everyone, especially those in […] The post Communicating Your Value in a Challenging Economy with Gavin Page appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
SaaStr
APRIL 26, 2023
Squarespace produces amazing websites for SMBs — we are a big customer at SaaStr. And that’s powered it all the way to a $1B run-rate with 28% EBITDA. Self-serve products can and should be quite profitable at scale. But it’s also a story of hitting some limits on TAM, and growth has slowed to 10% at $1B ARR. And subscriber growth of only 3%. 5 Interesting Learnings: #1.
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Predictable Revenue
APRIL 26, 2023
Gavin Page joins Collin Stewart on the Predictable Revenue Podcast to discuss the changes that have occurred in sales development and how to communicate your value in a challenging economy. The post Communicating Your Value in a Challenging Economy with Gavin Page appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
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IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed firm behind the groundbreaking ChatGPT generative AI system, announced this week that it would allow users to turn off the chat history feature for its flagship chatbot, in what’s being seen as a partial answer to critics concerned about the security of data provided to ChatGPT. The “history disabled” feature means that conversations marked as such won’t be used to train OpenAI’s underlying models, and won’t be displayed in the history sidebar.
User Pilot
APRIL 26, 2023
Why is it important to analyze customer data? Because it’s one of the best ways to improve customer retention and grow faster in SaaS. In this article, we cover: What customer behavior analysis is and why it’s important. 6 ways to collect and analyze customer data. What the best customer data platform is for SaaS companies. TLDR; Customer data analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and better understand customers.
Zuora
APRIL 26, 2023
Hey, world—say Hello, ZEO to Stéphane Dierick. This series follows the unique stories of our people, whom we call ZEOs, […] The post Hello, ZEO! with Stéphane Dierick, Senior Client Manager appeared first on Zuora.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
With every new Android version comes a flurry of fancy fresh features. Some of them immediately transform the way we work, while others just quietly fade away without making much noise. And then there are the features that fall somewhere in between — features that seem useful, maybe even pique our interest when we first hear about 'em, but then get lost in the shuffle and forgotten as time wears on.
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Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.
Andreessen Horowitz
APRIL 26, 2023
“The fact that proteins are not synthesized directly on genes demands the existence of an intermediate information carrier…which receives genetic information from the gene in the form of an unstable intermediate…a special type of RNA molecule, or ‘messenger RNA’.” – … The post Investing in Orbital Therapeutics appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
The UK’s Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft from purchasing the gaming studio Activision Blizzard over concerns the deal could “alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the years to come.” Microsoft first announced its intention to buy Activision in January 2022 for $68.7 billion, leading to the CMA, the European Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US to all launch antit
Andreessen Horowitz
APRIL 26, 2023
This is Field Notes , a new video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and behaviors that are changing consumer technology. In this episode, host Connie Chan talks to Tracy Sun , the cofounder and SVP of … The post Field Notes: Live-Selling and AI Styling with Tracy Sun appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
Apple continues to extend its reach into business and has crafted an all-new small business website to mark National Small Business Week. The site reflects its changing status in the sector; not only is it experiencing a big uptick in terms of its share in enterprise tech, but it is also rapidly emerging across the small and mid-size business (SMB) sector.
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Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.
Nimble - Sales
APRIL 26, 2023
We are delighted to announce that Nimble launched three cutting-edge Deal Report Widgets as part of our most recent Deals and Reports rollout. These novel Deal Reports seamlessly integrate with our New Deal Reports Dashboards, Deal Reports Widgets, and New Deal Pipelines, providing vital insights into Scheduled and Finished Activities, Average Deal Worth, and Average […] The post Nimble Launches New Reports Widgets to Manage Key Deal Metrics appeared first on Nimble Blog.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
IT executives and managers are among the most highly paid workers in US corporations, according to a new report based on the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS this week updated its Occupational Employment and Wages Summary for 2022; it showed computer and information research scientists earn on average about $155,880 a year.
Nimble - Sales
APRIL 26, 2023
We are so excited to announce Nimble’s daily two-way sync with Microsoft 365 contacts! Now Microsoft 365 users can sync their contacts daily! We’ve updated this Nimble feature based on customer feedback, and we’re dedicated to continually improving it to meet our customers’ needs and preferences. Our goal is to create the CRM our customers love […] The post Nimble Adds Daily Two-Way Sync with Microsoft 365 Contacts appeared first on Nimble Blog.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
Increased revenue across Microsoft’s cloud computing, Office software, and server segments have helped the tech giant see its net income reach $18.3 billion for the March quarter, an increase of 9% year-on-year. Server products and cloud services both saw revenue growth of 17%, with Azure revenue up 27%, while Office commercial products and cloud services revenue also grew by 13% this quarter.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Teamgate
APRIL 26, 2023
[link] how to master the perfect sales pitch with this comprehensive guide, covering essential preparation, structure, and delivery techniques. Learn to adapt your pitch for various channels and continually refine your approach for maximum impact.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
Slack users will soon be able access simple shared documents from within the messaging app, now that its new Canvas feature has been made generally available. Slack unveiled Canvas at parent company Salesforce’s Dreamforce event in September, promising a new way for users to create and share information from within a Slack workspace. Canvas documents can contain a variety of information, such as text, files, apps and rich media that’s all searchable like other content within Slack.
Chargebee
APRIL 26, 2023
Have you noticed an uptick in payment failures lately? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Chargebee, payment failures are now a top concern for 41% of subscription-based businesses, outranking customer acquisition. ⚠️ The same survey found that 45% of subscription-based businesses spend at least 5 hours per week managing failed payments.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
Jamf is expanding its reach with new security solutions for Android and Windows devices along with new tools to help better manage enterprise Apple-centric fleets. The company recently also announced Executive Threat Protection , a sophisticated security protection solution to help protect execs, media, government and other high-value targets against spyware.
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If you're in the software industry grappling with integrating payments into your business model, understanding where others have stumbled can be a game-changer for your revenue goals. Discover 6 key reasons behind the struggles many face. The challenge goes beyond the technicalities of integrating a payment system; it delves into the strategic oversight of revenue shares, negotiations with payment providers, and the full exploitation of potential revenue streams.
30 Day Leadership
APRIL 26, 2023
On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Don Schmincke , Strategic Growth Advisor, Author and Keynote Speaker at Schmincke Research Alliance. What started with a story about being shot off an aircraft carrier evolved into a discussion about the 4 common myths that every leader should challenge. Podcast highlights: 0:31 - Being shot off an aircraft carrier - Don explains the backstory behind this wild event. 2:12 - Ineffective leadership strategies - Why is
Sixteen Ventures
APRIL 26, 2023
NRR is tanking. The “North Star” is falling! Time to panic? Yes. Unless you understand what’s really going on. NRR Defined Net Revenue Retention – NRR – is the percentage of revenue retained from existing customers in a defined time period, including Expansion, Contraction, and Churn. Also called Net Dollar Retention or NDR.
SmartKarrot
APRIL 26, 2023
Role: Customer Success Specialist Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada (Remote) Organization: Change Connect As a Customer Success Specialist, you’ll support daily software and process-related concerns for end users. When possible, evaluate requests and offer resolution immediately. Issues should be triaged and prioritised based on their seriousness and reported to the product/QA team.
User Pilot
APRIL 26, 2023
The best onboarding screens examples have one thing in common – they’re all great doors into the never-ending party that is user onboarding. These screens positively impact users long after they first launch the product by helping them make the most of the product. In this article, we’ll examine what makes the onboarding process so important, 9 of the best onboarding examples, and the best practices to follow when designing your onboarding screens.
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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.
Buffer Resources
APRIL 26, 2023
We’re in an era where if you are trying to create a personal brand online or share your work, you do that by creating content — and creating content is a fantastic way to build your brand, make new connections, and level up your knowledge. When you add it all up, though, it can be a lot of content to create, even with the right tools in place.
User Pilot
APRIL 26, 2023
Building awesome user onboarding experiences requires a great deal of effort when starting from scratch. So we’ve collected onboarding UX examples from other companies to inspire you! Here are 17 user onboarding examples to help you create great user onboarding flows. TL;DR Onboarding UX is the design choices and the layout of the onboarding experience to help produce an excellent onboarding experience.
IT World
APRIL 26, 2023
Microsoft has become the undisputed leader in AI, thanks to its investment in ChatbotGPT and the chatbot’s integration into Bing. The company has invested $11 billion in OpenAI, the developer of ChatbotGPT, and that’s in addition to whatever it's spending internally to develop AI, which is considerable. So far, though, Microsoft has little revenue to show for it.
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