SaaStr
JUNE 5, 2023
A life poorly lived is a trap Go for it at least once — Jason ✨Be Kind✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 5, 2023 BusinessInsider had a great story a ways back on Datto’s $1b exit to Vista Private Equity (more on the role of PE in SaaS here ). So much of it resonated with me, especially the story of the CEO’s 10-year journey, and turning down an earlier $100m offer to sell.
Tom Tunguz
JUNE 5, 2023
90% of startups have plans or have released an AI feature, 54% of those features will launch in 2023, but only 30% of companies are hiring new people to do it, according to ProductBoard’s survey. These figures highlight three points: AI has become an essential product component for most software companies. Startups have aggressively prioritized these features on their roadmaps with 54% launching a feature this year.
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SaaStr
JUNE 5, 2023
So two recent data analyses across both private and public SaaS companies interestingly showed basically the same thing: for the best SaaS companies, on average, growth in Q1 was down about 33% or so from a year ago. The time periods are different, but they also are sourcing the data at slightly different times. ChartMogul’s data, which we covered in another recent post here , shows data from 1000+ SaaS startups from $1m-$30m ARR in essentially real-time, as they are doing real-time revenue anal
Buffer Resources
JUNE 5, 2023
When I started my digital marketing company, BDY Consult , seven years ago, I kept running into a problem that’s all too common for mission-driven founders. The customers who I most wanted to serve—small business owners and solopreneurs, particularly in historically underserved communities—could rarely afford my services. I’d hop on a free consultation call with prospect after prospect who was so excited about how I could help them grow—but when it came to talk
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Underinvesting in software testing costs more than you think, and now you can prove it. This guide helps you quantify hidden costs like developer time, support overhead, tech debt, and lost revenue. Use the companion calculator to model your own data, and present your findings with a ready-to-edit presentation template. Whether you're making the case to leadership or validating outsourcing, this toolkit gives you the numbers and tools you need.
IT World
JUNE 5, 2023
Microsoft on Monday saw its SaaS-based Office software suite suffer an outage for the seventh time this year as users faced issues with Outlook Web, Teams, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint for over eight hours. “We’re reviewing our networking systems and recent updates in an effort to identify the underlying root cause of the issue. Additional information can be found in the admin center under EX571516,” Microsoft said in a tweet.
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IT World
JUNE 5, 2023
Ever since generative AI exploded into public consciousness with the launch of ChatGPT at the end of last year, calls to regulate the technology to stop it from causing undue harm have risen to fever pitch around the world. The stakes are high — just last week, technology leaders signed an open public letter saying that if government officials get it wrong, the consequence could be the extinction of the human race.
User Pilot
JUNE 5, 2023
What is a product-market fit survey ? How do you use a PMF survey template to build one? What’s a good PMF score? If you’re after the answers to these questions, you’re in the right place because that’s exactly what we explore in this article. Let’s get right to it! TL;DR The product-market fit (PMF) survey helps a business measure if its product meets market demand and if it’s good enough that users are ready to pay for it.
yoursales
JUNE 5, 2023
Storing and Organizing Customer Data in Sales: Crucial for Success In the ever-evolving world of B2B sales, storing and organizing customer data is made difficult by the exponential growth in information volume and complexity. As a result, it has become a paramount concern for sales teams and their organizations. This article is part of the series where we identify the top 5 problems sales leaders want Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to solve, what those problems really are, and t
User Pilot
JUNE 5, 2023
Creating a compelling free trial landing page is crucial to driving product growth and turning traffic into revenue. That said, crafting free trial landing pages can be deceptively complex. In this guide, we’re going to cover what you should include on a free trial landing page, five best practices to follow, and look at 10 landing page examples to get you started on your journey with some inspiration!
Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate
Apache Airflow® 3.0, the most anticipated Airflow release yet, officially launched this April. As the de facto standard for data orchestration, Airflow is trusted by over 77,000 organizations to power everything from advanced analytics to production AI and MLOps. With the 3.0 release, the top-requested features from the community were delivered, including a revamped UI for easier navigation, stronger security, and greater flexibility to run tasks anywhere at any time.
IT World
JUNE 5, 2023
A proposal to have big tech companies that account for heavy internet traffic finance 5G and broadband expansion in Europe is facing criticism from ministers.
User Pilot
JUNE 5, 2023
The SaaS conversion funnel adapts the traditional marketing funnel to the unique B2B SaaS environment. The SaaS funnel was designed to help SaaS business owners navigate the tricky world of a high-churn, often oversaturated B2B market. It helps companies identify areas of strength/weakness in their marketing approach and accelerate product growth. This article digs into the SaaS conversion funnel and explores how it differs from traditional funnels.
IT World
JUNE 5, 2023
Tomorrow belongs to somebody, but Apple’s much-talked-about mixed-reality device, Vision Pro — unveiled Monday during a glitzy presentation at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference — won’t ship until early 2024. And at $3,499 a pop, each one costs the same as several Meta Quest systems. There's absolutely no denying that the technology used in the Vision Pro is super-sophisticated; these systems truly are, as Apple said, “the most advanced personal electronics devices ever.
Unbounce
JUNE 5, 2023
Imagine, for a moment , that you’re a marketer in the late ’90s. The internet has just started to take off. It’s exciting, it’s terrifying, and you’re not quite sure if you’ll be replaced by a dial-up modem or a dancing baby GIF. But it’ll definitely be one of those two things. Take whatever you want—just don’t hurt our careers! Fast forward to today, and we’re facing a similar paradigm shift in marketing—only this time, it’s artificial intelligence (AI) that’s causing the existential panic.
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Implementing AI in software testing can accelerate release cycles, boost efficiency, and enhance software quality—but only with a clear strategy. This guide offers a step-by-step roadmap to help you evaluate readiness, strengthen infrastructure, upskill teams, and meet compliance needs. Discover how to automate up to 70% of testing tasks, enhance defect detection, and integrate AI into your CI/CD workflows without disrupting your SDLC.
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
Ready to step into the world of B2C SaaS, where building a successful business is as much about the product as it is about marketing? It’s a cutthroat arena where only the sharpest minds and the boldest innovators thrive. But there’s no need to worry, for there are patterns you can emulate. Read more The post Building and Scaling a B2C SaaS Business first appeared on SaaS Metrics.
Valerian Tech
JUNE 5, 2023
Introduction In today's digitally connected world, cybersecurity is a top concern for businesses across all sectors, and insurance companies are no exception. With the rising frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive customer data and protecting against potential breaches is of paramount importance. In this blog post, we will explore the different dimensions of cybersecurity for insurance companies.
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
What is Annual Contract Value (ACV)? SaaS businesses need real-time information depicting the current revenue health of the business, allowing them to set goals and take maneuvers accordingly. ACV is a metric that gives insights into the revenue cycle over a span of time, usually one fiscal year. The focal point of. Read more The post Importance of Annual Contract Value (ACV) in SaaS first appeared on SaaS Metrics.
CloseSaaS
JUNE 5, 2023
Personalized videos boost sales engagement and give you a competitive edge—but to be effective, they need to scale.
Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage
There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
In the bustling marketplace of today’s business world, making a distinctive impression is more crucial than ever. Each brand is competing for the consumer’s attention, fighting for a spot in the limelight. This challenge often leaves businesses scrambling, trying to outshine competitors and make their mark. So, what’s the secret to standing.
Entrepreneur - SaaS
JUNE 5, 2023
The fund raised by the company will drive global expansion, platform development, and sectoral intelligence enhancement, serving industrial businesses in India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
Real-time data analytics relates to collecting, processing, analyzing, and interpreting data, just as it is generated. Modern businesses are becoming increasingly dependent on real-time data analytics since market conditions have become so volatile and dynamic, making historical data redundant. This technology is linked to Enterprise Resource Management Systems (ERPs).
Crafty CTO
JUNE 5, 2023
Sloppy Apple Keynote Observations Part 2: Vision Pro Pre-keynote expectations are to Vision Pro reality as “front screen will show googly eyes” is to the actual EyeSight feature This product shows the degree to which Apple is the anti-Meta The heavyweight first-gen feel of this reminds me of the first iPad. A super solid chunk. The theater experience–want. 23M pixels per eye in a postage-stamp-size display.
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When test coverage falls behind release velocity, quality suffers, and your team feels the consequences. This guide outlines when it makes sense to outsource quality assurance (QA), the risks to watch for, and how to scale testing without increasing headcount or slowing down engineering. You will learn how leading teams are leveraging external QA partners to expand coverage, enhance defect detection, and remain aligned with CI/CD timelines.
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
SaaS is gaining popularity as a viable choice for organizations seeking accessibility, functionality, and versatility in a competitive business environment. It eliminates the need for installing and running applications on computer systems and data centers, making it a preferred option. SaaS dominates the cloud computing market, and it is projected that spending.
Crafty CTO
JUNE 5, 2023
Sloppy Apple Keynote Observations Part 1: Everything Except Keynote video: Apple blew out the audio levels on interstitial music. Very off brand. New Mac Pro: I was very amused when, as Apple talked about this beast having 7 PCIe slots and mentioned what you’d use them for, they skipped one little item … GPUs. “Let’s ignore generative AI and it’ll go away.”" iOS 17 Stickers is a terrible name, but I think this will be a great feature–like iOS’s
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
If you have heard about prepaid cards, then you would know that you can load funds into your card and use the card for withdrawals at ATMs or make purchases at retail shops. However, do you have a credit facility if you’re using Prepaid cards? Let’s find out. Do prepaid cards build. Read more The post Do PrePaid Cards have a Credit Allowance? first appeared on SaaS Metrics.
Teamgate
JUNE 5, 2023
In today’s digital world, social media has become one of the most powerful tools for businesses to connect with their prospects and clients. Social selling is the art of using social media to build and strengthen relationships with potential customers, and ultimately convert them into paying clients.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
SaaS Metrics
JUNE 5, 2023
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) has become one of the most important technologies in the recent years, primarily owing to concerns for privacy and accessibility. However, the role of VPN has increased in the case of Software as a Service (SaaS) application’s implementation as well. Since VPN facilitates access control features, it allows. Read more The post The Role of VPN in SaaS Implementation first appeared on SaaS Metrics.
SmartKarrot
JUNE 5, 2023
Role: Customer Success Lead Location: San Francisco, CA, United States (On-site) Organization: Vooma As a Customer Success Lead, you’ll take ownership of the entire customer relationship, including onboarding, implementation, training, adoption, retention, and satisfaction. Develop connections to serve as a reliable and strategic advisor to assist maintain the value of Vooma’s goods and services.
Clouded Judgement
JUNE 5, 2023
Quick Caveat - I’m no macro expert, but had fun putting together this post. Very open to feedback! Liquidity Liquidity drives markets, and is a term we’ve all heard many times over the last few years. When liquidity pours in, markets generally go up (as it did during the onset of the pandemic). And when liquidity is sucked out, markets fall.
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