SaaStr

JUNE 19, 2025

Rolling out our AI SDR this morning. It took a bunch of training, tooling, etc. But … 🔥Already got 15 meetings from it, 7.5% hit rate That’s more than any human SDR did in 30+ days before (More to come) — Jason ✨👾SaaStr.Ai✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) June 16, 2025 The Top 3 Reasons AI Sales Tools “Don’t Work” (Spoiler: They Actually Do, If You Use The Tools Properly) I get this question at least 3x a week: “Jason, we tried AI sales tools and they just don’t wor

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Tom Tunguz

JUNE 19, 2025

Systems of record are recognizing they cannot “ take their survival for granted.” One strategy is to acquire : the rationale Salesforce gives for the Informatica acquisition. Another strategy is more defensive - hampering access to the data within the systems of record (SOR). Unlike the previous software era where SORs built platforms on top of themselves to develop broader ecosystems (in Salesforce’s case Veeva & Vlocity ), the AI shift does seem to be more defensive.

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SaaStr

JUNE 19, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the return of two incredible partners coming back to SaaStr Annual + AI Summit 2026 ! May 12-14 again at our 40 acre campus in SF Bay!! Duplo Cloud – Our 6-Time Champion! 🏆 A massive welcome back to Duplo Cloud , who continues their incredible streak as a 6th-time sponsor of SaaStr Annual! Their unwavering commitment to our community speaks volumes about their dedication to supporting SaaS growth and innovation.

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USIO

JUNE 19, 2025

Picture this: You’re building an awesome SaaS tool—maybe for managing booster clubs (like BoosterHub) or for streamlining medical offices (like PracticeSuite). You’ve nailed scheduling, workflows, and analytics. But then you think, “Why not also offer payments to our users?” For example, PracticeSuite doesn’t just help medical offices automate appointments—it also gives them a built-in way to collect payments from patients directly through the PracticeSuite platform.

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SaaStr

JUNE 19, 2025

Dear SaaStr: How Do I Get a Job as a First Time VP of Sales? If you’re aiming to land a VP of Sales role, you need to position yourself as someone who can deliver results and scale a team. "The biggest mistakes CROs and VPs of Sales make when they take a new role." with @kylecnorton 1⃣ Too stubborn 2⃣ Need love space 3⃣ Do better diligence pic.twitter.com/yBGqYpQKfN — Jason ✨👾SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) January 20, 2025 Here’s how to approach it: Prove you can ow

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Predictable Revenue

JUNE 19, 2025

Tools pitch speed, scale, and simplicity. But here’s the reality: reply rates tank. Messages blend into the noise. Targeting gets lazy. The post Value First, Automation Second appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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The Moz Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Google's stateful chat patent reveals how AI Mode is disrupting traditional SEO. Explore key takeaways and practical strategies to adjust your content strategy.

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TurnKey Labs

JUNE 19, 2025

You hired top offshore developers with strong resumes and glowing references. The vetting was thorough, the skills were there, and expectations were high. But weeks in, you’re seeing slow progress, confusion, and missed deadlines. What went wrong? In many cases, it’s not the talent—it’s the onboarding.

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Nimble - Sales

JUNE 19, 2025

Micro-farming, the practice of cultivating crops or raising livestock on a small scale, has gained significant traction in recent years. With growing consumer demand for locally sourced, sustainable produce, micro-farmers are carving out a niche in the agricultural landscape. However, The post Best practices of using CRM for Micro-Farming appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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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.

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SaaStr

JUNE 19, 2025

Inside Snowflake’s Board Meetings: How AI is Reshaping Enterprise Data and the Future of B2B Partnerships We had a lot of fun at SaaStr AI Summit 2025 with a rare look inside Snowflake’s boardroom! We featured an unprecedented dynamic: Jeremy Burton sits on Snowflake’s board while simultaneously running Observe, a company built 100% on Snowflake’s platform.

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Neil Patel

JUNE 19, 2025

Google I/O is the search giant’s annual developer conference, where the company announces new products and tech updates. I’ve been doing this for a long time and many of the Google I/O announcements this year will shake up online marketing in ways I’ve never seen before. Search is fundamentally changing. I’d go through all of these announcements if you don’t want to be left behind.

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Buffer Resources

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s no shortage of good reasons to post on LinkedIn. Whether you are trying to grow an audience, aiming to cultivate a personal brand, trying to draw more attention to your work projects, or looking to grow your network for more job opportunities, posting to LinkedIn can support all of those goals. And if you’re aiming to grow an audience, consistency is one of the biggest factors you can control.

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How To Buy Saas

JUNE 19, 2025

Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 have revolutionized AI by enabling machines to generate human-like text and reason about tasks. LLM-based agents take this further: they combine LLMs with planning, memory, and tools to autonomously pursue goals. These AI agents can decompose complex tasks (via chained LLM calls) and even collaborate in multi-agent teams.

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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.

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