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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower SaaS

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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How SaaStr Fund-Backed RevenueCat Went from a $1.5M Round at $7M Valuation in 2018 to $500M+ Today

SaaStr

When SaaStr Fund made the first investment in RevenueCat back in 2018, nobody could have predicted that this “simple API for managing in-app subscriptions” would become the infrastructure powering 33% of all mobile subscription apps and reach a $500M valuation in 2025. ” required weeks of developer time to answer.

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Unlocking Growth in the Internet Economy: a Perspective from Stripe Head of Invoicing, Suzanne Xie (Video)

SaaStr

No matter how innovative a product might be, a business can only succeed if it enables its customers. These days, as the business lead for invoicing at Stripe, Xie has earned her own stripes in navigating the unique challenges of building and thriving in the SaaS marketplace. Rise of subscription-based business models.

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M&A Is Back! Melio’s $2.5B Exit to Xero — In Just 7 Years!

SaaStr

Most SaaS companies struggle with growth deceleration—Melio maintained momentum through revenue model innovation. Learning #3: The Syndication Playbook Can Be Massive Perhaps Melio’s most underrated innovation: powering ~3,500 financial institutions serving 18M SMBs through white-labeled solutions.

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Is AI Penetration … Slowing Down? Ramp Says Possibly

SaaStr

I pay more for AI subscriptions than I do for my car lease — Matthew Berman (@MatthewBerman) June 5, 2025 Why the Slowdown May Be Real Several structural factors suggest this isn’t just a temporary pause: Implementation complexity has caught up with enthusiasm. ROI scrutiny is intensifying.

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Where AI Really Matters in Vertical SaaS With CEOs of Owner, Alloy Automation, and DoNotPay

SaaStr

Under his leadership, the company has developed innovative AI-powered solutions for restaurant websites, online ordering, CRM, and marketing automation. Josh Browder, CEO DoNotPay Josh Browder is the founder and CEO of DoNotPay.com, an innovative consumer-focused AI platform.

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Preparing for Regulatory Changes in Subscription Management

Blulogix

By Inga Broerman Preparing for Regulatory Changes in Subscription Management The subscription economy is thriving, with businesses worldwide adopting models that offer flexibility, scalability, and recurring revenue streams. However, as the industry grows, so does regulatory scrutiny.