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Should You Fire an OK-but-Not-Great VP of Sales? Probably Not

SaaStr

A debate so many start-ups go through is what to do about a Just OK VP of Sales they’ve hired. The VP of Sales turns out to be OK, but great. He or she doesn’t change the game. But they’re not failing either. Things are better than before — just not nearly as good as they could or should be. How do we define this? A Great VP of Sales has an immediate impact and closes much more than before she started.

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a16z Journal Club: Therapeutic Video Game on Trial

Andreessen Horowitz

In this episode of the a16z bio Journal Club, we cover one of the key clinical trials that supported the recent FDA approval of the first prescription video game. The game was developed by Akili Interactive, is called EndeavorRx , … The post a16z Journal Club: Therapeutic Video Game on Trial appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Upcoming PMM Hive Interview, Marketing Strategy in Hot vs. Cold Markets

Kellblog

Just a quick post to plug my upcoming appearance on a podcast / live interview hosted by PMM Hive , a product marketing community that was recently launched by my old friend and colleague Crispin Read , and that’s already loaded with some superb product marketing content. Check it out. I’m excited about this session both because it’s one of my favorite topics and because Crispin is one of my favorite marketers.

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Business Valuation Excel Template: 10 Simple Steps to Success

Divestopedia

Determining the value of your business is the starting point to building value. Here’s how to set up a simple valuation template in excel.

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How Investors & Strategic Buyers Evaluate Integrated Payment Strategies

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.

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SaaStr Podcasts for the Week with Aileen Lee and Jason Lemkin

SaaStr

Ep. 346: Aileen Lee is a U.S. seed investor. A venture capital investor, she is the founder of Cowboy Ventures. Lee coined the often-used Silicon Valley term unicorn in a TechCrunch article “Welcome To The Unicorn Club: Learning from Billion-Dollar Startups.” In this episode of the SaaStr podcast, Aileen and SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin take a deep dive on how Aileen finds deals, her tips for a winning pitch, and the state of VC in 2020.