Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the third of four installments in our new series, How Fintech Companies Can Simplify Their Funding Strategy. Read part 1 on Choosing the Right Funding Structure here. Read part 2 on Trade-offs Across Terms here. In this series, we have explored a variety of funding options for startups looking to launch a new financial product as well as terms to consider when negotiating your first warehouse facility.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Are you headed to Las Vegas for the learning technologies’ conference of the year? If so, visit the FastSpring booth, 1028, at DevLearn on October 25 and 26! We’d love to chat with you in person! At #DevLearn you’ll find passionate, like-minded professionals who are leading their organizations’ use of learning technologies. The comprehensive program includes tools, technologies, ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure your success.

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User Pilot

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If you’re trying to figure out how quickly your SaaS business is growing, MRR growth rate is the answer. A simple yet effective answer to all your growth-related questions. Net monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth enables you to calculate the change in your company’s recurring revenue on a month-to-month basis. As we will see in this article, there are several key factors that affect monthly revenue.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

a16z crypto is a venture capital fund that has been investing in crypto and web3 startups — across all stages — since 2013.

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TurnKey Labs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Effectively managing labor costs is a critical concern for businesses aiming to maintain financial stability and competitiveness. However, the challenge lies in finding ways to reduce expenses without resorting to employee layoffs, which can have adverse effects on employee morale and productivity.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Founder and CEO of SaaStr Jason Lemkin deep dives into the current state of SaaS and the Cloud. Lemkin and David Sacks touched on whether SaaS is making a cautious recovery , and Lemkin shares a slightly different perspective here. A Cautious Recovery? Sacks and Lemkin have slightly different views on whether we’re experiencing a cautious recovery.

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Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I wanted to nail my personal brand on LinkedIn — but I had no idea where to start. Over the past few years, I’ve watched as the platform evolved from a job seekers' hub to a playground for entrepreneurs and creators looking to become industry authorities and drive sales. There’s no doubt doing so is incredibly powerful. LinkedIn is 277 percent more effective at generating leads than Facebook and Twitter.

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