Tom Tunguz
JUNE 7, 2023
In the mid-2010s, every web1 company became a web2 company. This time it’s different. Many web3 companies will become web2 companies, too. Why will web3 companies dress like SaaS mutton? If the current pace continues, web3 startup fundraising will fall by 73% in 2023. The absence of those dollars will flatten & shrink the already modest addressable market for web3 software & infrastructure.
SaaStr
JUNE 16, 2023
Dear SaaStr: How Many Sales Reps Do I Need? More than you probably would think. You can back into how many sales reps you’ll need in SaaS. First, figure out how much revenue you need to close in the next twelve months. Because that’s more than now. Second, calculate a reasonable attainable quota for your closers, your Account Executives. This is generally derivate of your deal size.
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Andreessen Horowitz
JUNE 20, 2023
Large language models are a powerful new primitive for building software. But since they are so new—and behave so differently from normal computing resources—it’s not always obvious how to use them. In this post, we’re sharing a reference architecture for … The post Emerging Architectures for LLM Applications appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
Buffer Resources
JUNE 21, 2023
YouTube is a staple in the global cultural landscape – parents use it to keep their kids occupied, students use it to learn, and millions use it for entertainment, information, and everything in between. But one thing that is often a mystery is discovery – how do people get the content they do? Why does certain content go viral seemingly overnight?
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
IT World
JUNE 20, 2023
If you've spent any time using a Chromebook lately, you're in on the secret: Google's ChromeOS platform has gotten almost shockingly good over these past several years. Lots of computer-owning creatures still haven't realized it, but Chromebooks have come an insanely long way since their unassuming debut over a decade ago — as ChromeOS itself has evolved from being the "nothing" operating system to being the " everything " operating system , in more ways than one.
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ChurnZero
JUNE 9, 2023
Good sales teams typically get the budget, headcount and tools they desire because the function is tied to revenue. Finance understands this intuitively, so they are inclined to support budget requests that will help teams close more deals. However, that’s not always the case for Customer Success (CS) teams even though they are often responsible for renewals and expansions.
User Pilot
JUNE 30, 2023
A basic support offering won’t impress your demanding users very much. Luckily, Userpilot’s resource center editor gives you full control and lots of fantastic options to choose from. In this article, we’re going to examine Userpilot’s resource center editor in depth. We’ll explore how it can help you manage, control, and ultimately improve the resources you’re offering each and every user.
CloseSaaS
JUNE 6, 2023
See how ActiveCampaign marketing and sales features compare against providers like Close, Outreach, Pipedrive, HubSpot, MailChimp, GetResponse, Drip, and ConvertKit.
SaaStr
JUNE 5, 2023
A life poorly lived is a trap Go for it at least once — Jason ✨Be Kind✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 5, 2023 BusinessInsider had a great story a ways back on Datto’s $1b exit to Vista Private Equity (more on the role of PE in SaaS here ). So much of it resonated with me, especially the story of the CEO’s 10-year journey, and turning down an earlier $100m offer to sell.
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The Daily Egg
JUNE 21, 2023
LeadSquared is a sales execution platform that helps businesses capture, cultivate, and retain leads. Supported by a built-in customer relationship management (CRM). The post LeadSquared Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
Tom Tunguz
JUNE 14, 2023
If a company adds AI to their pitch or nabs a.ai domain, will they raise money at a higher valuation? Nvidia’s sudden surge to $1t in market capitalization in the public market suggests it could be the case. The data tells a different story. I plotted the 75th percentile valuation of all US software companies by stage compared to AI companies over the last twelve years.
Andreessen Horowitz
JUNE 6, 2023
The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out. Fortunately, I am here to bring the good news: AI will not destroy the world, and in fact may save it. First, a short description of what … The post Why AI Will Save the World appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
IT World
JUNE 1, 2023
As generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, raising questions around trustworthiness and even human rights, experts are weighing if or how the technology can be slowed and made more safe. In March, the nonprofit Future of Life Institute published an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the development of ChatGPT, the AI-based chatbot created by Microsoft-backed OpenAI.
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Buffer Resources
JUNE 19, 2023
There’s been much ado about AI lately, especially since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022. Since then, we’ve seen an influx of thoughts and tools around the topic and the use of AI. We like AI here at Buffer – we’ve even launched an AI Assistant to help our audience create content better and faster. However, we understand its limitations, especially when it comes to creation, better than most.
SaaStr
JUNE 26, 2023
One thing we’ve talked a ton about at SaaStr since inception is the power of going global as early as you have customer pull in other geographies. The internet works everywhere. You should be selling everywhere, assuming there are no regulatory or related issues in your space. Some examples: HubSpot gets 54% of its revenue from outside the U.S. Asana gets 39% of its revenue from outside the U.S.
The Daily Egg
JUNE 21, 2023
BrandCrowd is a tool for creating logos and other creative business assets, letting organizations put their branding on everything from business cards. The post BrandCrowd Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
Tom Tunguz
JUNE 5, 2023
90% of startups have plans or have released an AI feature, 54% of those features will launch in 2023, but only 30% of companies are hiring new people to do it, according to ProductBoard’s survey. These figures highlight three points: AI has become an essential product component for most software companies. Startups have aggressively prioritized these features on their roadmaps with 54% launching a feature this year.
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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.
Andreessen Horowitz
JUNE 23, 2023
Large language models (LLMs) have taken the tech industry by storm, powering experiences that can only be described as magical—from writing a week’s worth of code in seconds to generating conversations that feel even more empathetic than the ones we … The post The Next Token of Progress: 4 Unlocks on the Generative AI Horizon appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
IT World
JUNE 1, 2023
Here comes an entirely new kind of computer. Events like this don’t happen often. So, we should all stop and marvel at the emergence of what I call the ARPC — the “augmented reality PC.” The “form factor” solves the decades-old desire to maximize screen size while minimizing hardware size. And it’s ideal for the age of remote work, digital nomad living, workcations, bleisure travel, staybaticals, hot-desking, hoteling, and every other future-of-work neologism that has emerged since the Covid pla
Buffer Resources
JUNE 29, 2023
Welcome back to Creators Unlocked , a series where we interview creators about their best practices. Today, we’ve got Stew Fortier, a more unconventional creator, as his day job is CEO of Type.ai , an AI content writing tool. 💡 To keep up with Stew, check out his newsletter , Twitter and LinkedIn. The rapid advancement of AI has spurred debates among creators of all types.
SaaStr
JUNE 5, 2023
So two recent data analyses across both private and public SaaS companies interestingly showed basically the same thing: for the best SaaS companies, on average, growth in Q1 was down about 33% or so from a year ago. The time periods are different, but they also are sourcing the data at slightly different times. ChartMogul’s data, which we covered in another recent post here , shows data from 1000+ SaaS startups from $1m-$30m ARR in essentially real-time, as they are doing real-time revenue anal
As companies strive to boost revenue, deliver customer value, and stay competitive, they are increasingly embracing the potential of usage-based pricing.
The Daily Egg
JUNE 20, 2023
Mailtrap is a platform designed to help businesses improve how they test, send, and control emails. Use it to build better marketing. The post Mailtrap Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.
Sparktoro
JUNE 26, 2023
3 Years ago, SparkToro launched in the midst of a world-changing pandemic. In 2021 and 2022 I wrote updates about this business’ journey, both because I love to transparently share the adventure, and because we’re passionate about spreading the model SparkToro’s used to fund, grow, and bring value to customers.
Andreessen Horowitz
JUNE 21, 2023
It’s hard to understand new software infrastructure technologies without using them. At least, that’s what the a16z infrastructure team has found— and because so many of us started our careers as programmers, we’re often learning by doing. This has particularly … The post The Getting Started with AI Stack for JavaScript appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
IT World
JUNE 8, 2023
Joining the generative AI gold rush, Google last month announced plans to bring several AI-powered tools , collectively called Duet AI , to its Workspace office suite. These features will include automated project planning in Google Sheets, the ability to create images from text prompts in Google Slides, and an automated writing tool in Gmail and Google Docs called “Help Me Write.
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The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.
Buffer Resources
JUNE 12, 2023
We couldn’t be more excited for this one. You can now enjoy all of the benefits of Buffer with an Instagram Creator account. For years, we’ve heard from folks that they want to connect a variety of Instagram accounts to Buffer. We have over 1 Million people who have connected an Instagram channel to Buffer, so we get this request a lot.
SaaStr
JUNE 20, 2023
So today, everyone has a side hustle, or so it seems. Almost everyone in sales seems to be into real estate, either “multi-family” real-estate or getting their broker’s license. Or other so-called “passive” income streams that really often take many hours to manage. And so many folks are coaches, selling courses, and more.
Teamgate
JUNE 21, 2023
In this article, we will explain the concept of CRM sales forecasting and its importance in business planning. You will learn how accurate sales forecasting can help you manage finances, make strategic decisions, and seize opportunities for growth.
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