SaaStr

MARCH 20, 2024

At SaaStr Miami, former Founder’s Fund Partner and CRO of Brex Sam Blond — host of the SaaStr CRO Confidential Podcast — sat down with SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin for a fireside chat about finding success as a SaaS company in 2024. They discuss Sam’s learnings at Founders Fund, what the 2024 playbook looks like, hiring and motivating sales teams, and a handful of audience questions.

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Tom Tunguz

MARCH 20, 2024

Will AI sofware companies operate with better or worse profitability than a classic SaaS company? Initially, I thought worse since the expense of serving AI as a product is signficantly higher. But now I’m not so sure. AI SaaS may be much more profitable than the -10% average net income margins of the current crop of public businesses. Yes, AI inflates the cost to serve the product.

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SaaStr

MARCH 20, 2024

So of the beloved leaders in Cloud and SaaS, few have been hit harder than Hashicorp by the “downturn” At $400m ARR, they were growing 50%. Now at $600m, ARR, growth has radically slowed to 17%. Some of it may well be some of the challenges in commercializing open source. HashiCorp’s competitors sell a variant of some of its own open source-based products for less.

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Predictable Revenue

MARCH 20, 2024

Collin reconnects with Matthew Roberts from Mosaic to discuss the evolution from broad-based prospecting to a hyper-focused strategy The post How to Fish in the Same Pond Without P **g Everyone Off appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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SaaStr

MARCH 20, 2024

Dear SaaStr: What Happens to the Management Team When a New CEO is Hired? You never know exactly what will happen. However, at a practical level, I think you should plan on maybe 50% of the management team turning over if your company brings in a new CEO. Maybe more. It just makes sense. The new CEO is coming in (x) first, to do “better” or at least new things and (y) to do it their way.

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The Moz Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

From new European local SERPs and the GBP site shutdown to a grab bag of Google developments, Miriam Ellis recaps Q1 2024 local SEO news so you won’t miss a thing!

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Kellblog

MARCH 20, 2024

Just a quick post to share the slides from the webinar I did with Balderton Capital this morning entitled Opening New Markets, The Key to Efficient Growth in 2024 and Beyond. Thanks to everyone who attended and/or submitted questions at the event. And thanks to the Balderton team for hosting it. The slides are embedded below as a slideshow. You can download a PDF version here.

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Buffer Resources

MARCH 20, 2024

Question: I'd like for you to tell me what the value of using a social media tool like Buffer is compared to Meta Business Suite specifically. Great question! The big five, also known as Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, then LinkedIn, TikTok, and X/Twitter, have all integrated some form of scheduling since they came to be.  Meta launched Meta Business Suite (then known as Facebook Business Suite) in 2020, while LinkedIn launched in 2022, and TikTok and Twitter (for Premium users)

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 20, 2024

SimpleCirc stands out as a noteworthy option when looking into subscription management software because of its intuitive user interface and effective subscriber data handling. Smaller companies or niche publications looking for ease of use for handling their subscription operations will find its streamlined approach especially appealing. But it is important to understand that there are SimpleCirc alternatives with advantages that might be more suitable for certain business requirements.

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User Pilot

MARCH 20, 2024

Software monetization can be complex to deal with. You can implement many software monetization strategies in your product, but picking the right one can be a challenge. This article will go through 13 software monetization solutions to help your software product create great revenue streams and drive product growth. TL;DR Software monetization helps generate revenue using various new business models to reinvest in development and enhancements.

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Blulogix

MARCH 20, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Understanding the Renewal Process in B2B Subscriptions In the competitive landscape of B2B subscriptions, the renewal process is a critical moment of truth. It’s an opportunity to reaffirm value, fortify relationships, and drive predictable revenue. However, navigating this phase with finesse requires a deep understanding of customer needs, strategic engagement, and a seamless operational approach.

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Payrix

MARCH 20, 2024

In a market shaped by fierce competition, emerging technologies, and dominating customer expectations, B2B software companies have evaluated many angles of differentiation to keep the attention of their customers. Among the most recent strategies proving successful for software companies is Embedded Payments. In fact, a recent report from IDC estimates that by 2030, 74% of global digital payments will be processed through platforms owned by non-financial institutions, including software companie

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How To Buy Saas

MARCH 20, 2024

In today’s world, social media plays an important role in all of our lives, From connecting with loved ones, sharing life stories, and getting news from all across the globe, it is an inescapable and essential part of our lives. For businesses, social media is essential for reaching the right clients and gaining new customers through smart marketing strategies.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 20, 2024

This conversation is part of our AI Revolution series, which features some of the most impactful builders in the field of AI discussing and debating where we are, where we’re going, and the big open questions in AI. Find more content from our AI Revolution series on www.a16z.com/AIRevolution. CEO of Quora Adam D’Angelo discusses how building infrastructure for creators can democratize AI with a16z general partner David George. [01:07] Social networks as compliment to AI [03:59] Poe: bringing AI

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