SaaStr

OCTOBER 29, 2024

But they won’t be as engaged. Most Smaller VC Funds ($100m or smaller fund) would like to own 10% or more after a Seed or Pre-Seed Investment , but typically model around 7% average ownership. If it’s not a core investment, VC funds may be more flexible. You just don’t know for sure unless you ask.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Founder-Driven AI Innovation Seema Amble, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz shared that something they’re seeing across their portfolio of founders, especially the ones launching an AI product or a standalone product is boost their founder-level engagement on the human side of AI.

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SaaStr

MARCH 27, 2025

Is Sales Engagement Back? Gong has seen re-accelerating at $300m ARR as it has built out more of platform, even as it was hurt in 2022-2023 by vendor consolidation. It got broader, and benefitted once it did as others were cut instead of them. Gong Crosses $300,000,000 in ARR.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

But you can engage them as part of it. The #1 think high performing reps hate is change. They can react very strongly to when their job gets even just 15%-20% harder. Because they have it dialed in. You can’t stop change. Rather than learn about it in an email. They help them achieve their goals.

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SaaStr

MARCH 15, 2025

He made some good choices: “There are a lot of great SaaStr posts that have resonated over the years, but a few stand out as all-time favorites based on engagement and impact. It’s live on SaaStr.com itself and you can also access it here and talk to AI Jason about any of 1000s and 1000s of B2B, sales, SaaS, VC, etc.

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User Pilot

MARCH 18, 2025

Choosing the right mobile app engagement platform can determine whether your app thrives or gets abandoned, especially as spending in the mobile app market increased to $36.2 The answer is a single mobile customer engagement platform that combines onboarding, push notifications, and analytics to improve user engagement.

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SaaStr

APRIL 12, 2025

Engagement : The lead has shown meaningful interest, such as attending a discovery call, requesting a demo, or engaging with high-value content. For example: High-Intent Actions : Visiting your pricing page, requesting a demo, or engaging with a case study. company size, industry, geography, etc.).

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Spend the time to talk about where how you want to operate together. “That’s expensive, but optimal.

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TechEmpower SaaS

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The point is, empty textboxes aren’t just intimidating, they can significantly impact user engagement and conversion rates. We could prompt Mark to enter descriptive keywords like “dedicated” and “engaging.” Share your daily drive, such as creating engaging math lessons, and how your experience aids this.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2025

This wasn’t just an improvement it fundamentally changed how brands could engage with SMS marketing. Their patented TwAP technology that lets customers opt-in with a single click, automatically opening their messages app with a pre-composed text.

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Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The secret to engaging social media posts has been in front of you this whole time.  As a copywriter, crafting engaging hooks is part of my job, but I don’t just save them for client work. And today, I want to share my framework for writing social media hooks that can increase engagement regardless of your account size.

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SaaStr

APRIL 5, 2025

On Facebook, they found success by posting links in the comments instead of the main post, boosting engagement by 100x. Twitter and Facebook : On Twitter, Rupa leveraged their CEOs personal brand, as people tend to follow personalities over corporate accounts. Pro Tip: On YouTube, 80% of success is content-based.

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Scale AI Search Sales Hiring Acquisition 232

SaaStr

JANUARY 17, 2025

So there’s a lot of risk associated with engaging AI and using it.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 7, 2024

Data like this proves that influencer marketing is a valuable strategy for brands looking to reach a large, engaged audience.  This can help you find influencers already engaged with topics relevant to your brand. Of course, verify the authenticity of influencers' followers and engagement.

Social Media 109

Social Media Compensation Technical Review Branding 109

SaaStr

JANUARY 23, 2025

You need to: Engage with procurement early – don’t treat them as a rubber stamp Build relationships with 20+ key accounts in year one Get executive sponsorship on both sides Never negotiate price with the business buyer Document clear ROI and business cases Remember: The actual buyer is often not the end user.

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Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

  To predict the best time to post on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, we looked at the timeslots with the highest engagement rates on each platform.   The  algorithms  that rank the feeds of every  social media site  use audience engagement as signals to predict how much their users want to see it.

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Social Media Engagement Entertainment Education 114

Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this article, I’ll outline the strategy we used to go from 4,000 to over 9,500 LinkedIn followers, including the types of content that have performed well and the tactics we've used to maximize engagement. More time on LinkedIn = More engagement = More ads seen/clicked = More revenue. more comments The takeaway?

Social Media 105

Social Media B2B Interviewing New CTO 105

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 28, 2024

How to get your first 1,000 followers on Facebook How often should you post : 1–2 posts per day What type of posts get the most engagement : Video Facebook Pages are making a comeback. Many people still use the platform to follow brands, engage with their content, and discover new products.

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Buffer Resources

JULY 25, 2024

  In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about starting a LinkedIn newsletter, including how to set it up, best practices for content creation, and strategies for maximizing engagement and visibility. Increase the visibility of your content : LinkedIn’s algorithm favors content that generates engagement.

Social Media 118

Social Media Engagement Metrics Strategy 118

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Product demos can be used at various stages in the customer journey, such as on your website to engage potential customers, in email campaigns to nurture leads, during sales calls to provide a “try before you buy” experience, and for customer onboarding to help new users get up to speed quickly. This results in faster Aha!

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Software Review SaaS Payments 103

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That means they have to build the highest quality product and constantly ship more products to engaged customers. Mangomint has managed such a high NRR despite having no long-term contracts.

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SaaS Payments Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 260

Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This guide will walk you through all the best practices for posting on TikTok for maximum engagement — and, with any luck, land your videos on  For You Pages  worldwide. Plan, create, and schedule content to get more exposure and engagement with Buffer's TikTok scheduling and analytics tools.

Social Media 114

Social Media Branding Engagement Trends 114

SaaStr

JULY 18, 2024

They engage the Field CTO at a different level. When Should a Field CTO Engage? Sales must understand this Field CTO engagement map to know when to engage the Field CTO and SEs. What does engagement look like from account to account? The typical order of engagement is: Initial engagement.

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CTO Coach CTO Technical Review Customer Success 305

Buffer Resources

JULY 24, 2024

Close-knit and engaged community : Speaking of community, Bluesky's user base, while still growing, is known for its close-knit and supportive nature. The smaller community size compared to other platforms means your content is more likely to be seen and engaged with, fostering meaningful connections and conversations.

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Social Media Innovation Engagement Mobile 105

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 1, 2024

LinkedIn Audio Events offer a unique way to engage with your professional network in real-time, providing opportunities for meaningful discussions, knowledge sharing, and community building. This functionality opens up new possibilities for engaging with your audience in a dynamic and interactive way without the need for video.

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Social Media Branding Engagement Investment 111

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 13, 2024

  Standout feature for brands: Heepsy provides advanced search filters that allow users to narrow down influencer options based on various criteria such as location, follower count, engagement rates, niche, and more. This detailed level of analysis helps marketers refine their strategies for better outcomes.

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Payments Branding Merchant Services Payment Methods 111

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 26, 2024

Ask engaging questions Engaging your target audience with thought-provoking questions is a clever, lightweight way to boost engagement and gather useful information for your content, work, or life. They're a great way to generate engagement and even spark ideas for new content you can share. Photo post ideas 14.

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Social Media Trends Branding Engagement 114

User Pilot

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Make the customer journey more engaging Turn your customer’s journey into an exciting adventure filled with interactive elements, fun surprises, and exciting rewards. Some engagement techniques include: Loyalty programs : This can encourage engagement and repeat purchases. Use gamification to drive engagement.

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Business Underperforming Technical Team Customer Lifetime Value Systems Review 111

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We set out to answer this question by uncovering our internal data on the average engagement rate of AI-assisted posts vs. non-AI-assisted posts. We focused on the median engagement rate — which is calculated differently by each platform. To start, we looked at the average median engagement rates across all users.

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AI Social Media Engagement Data 122

Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“My LinkedIn followers seem to engage with longer-form content that delivers as much upfront value as possible,” says Senior Design Engineer, David Luhr. I love asking questions and engaging with the responses. tends to get the most engagement. How can you help your audience learn and grow?

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Social Media Entertainment Education Branding 126