SaaStr

MAY 31, 2025

Dear SaaStr: How Much Equity Do You Give to Employees at Different Stages of Growth? Equity allocation changes dramatically depending on the stage of your company and the role of the employee. Here’s a breakdown of how to think about it at different stages of growth: 1. Pre-Seed / Seed Stage (Pre-Revenue or <$1M ARR) At this stage, you’re compensating for high risk with high equity.

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Predictable Revenue

MAY 31, 2025

The truth nobody wants to admit: most outbound fails before you ever hit send. Bad messaging isnt killing your pipeline. Bad targeting is. The post Why Most Outbound Fails. And Why Nobody Talks About It appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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User Pilot

MAY 31, 2025

Intercom first launched in 2011 and has since rolled out regular updates, including the Mobile SDK to bring messaging and support directly into native apps. But is Intercom Mobile still worth the investment in 2025 and beyond? This article will provide an in-depth review of the platform. Well cover its key features, pricing, and real user reviews. Then, show you where Intercom Mobile shines and when you might need alternatives.

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SaaStr

MAY 31, 2025

So Harry, Jason and Rory are back on 20VC to discuss the latest in tech and B2B, from why OpenAI bought iO for $6 Billion, to why YC is dominating seed, to the real bar to IPO today, and so much more: The Brutal Math of Venture Capital: What Every SaaS Founder Needs to Know From power law economics to the harsh realities of late-stage dilution, here’s how the VC game really works in 2025 4 Unexpected Learnings That Will Change How You Think About Venture Capital 1.

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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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