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The Keys to Getting to $500M ARR In Just 7 Years with Attentive’s CEO

SaaStr

The KPI Alignment System Have customers email explicit performance expectations Build custom reporting dashboards Weekly cross-team optimization meetings Formal performance reviews 2. Weaponize Customer Success Align on specific metrics Build education systems Create community Drive organic growth 3.

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Clouded Judgement 2.7.25 - "Group + Triage" AI Systems

Clouded Judgement

Given most software companies are not profitable, or not generating meaningful FCF, it’s the only metric to compare the entire industry against. I created this subset to show companies where FCF is a relevant valuation metric. Group related incidents or tickets by severity to help prioritize.

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

SaaStr

Under his leadership, DoNotPay has pioneered the use of AI for consumer advocacy, including developing sophisticated AI negotiation systems. The panelists emphasized that vertical software is particularly well-suited for AI implementation due to its contained workflows and specific use cases.

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How to Train Your Sales Leaders: Key Learnings from HubSpot and BILL with Michelle Benfer

SaaStr

Enabling and coaching reps on product positioning, systems, and ICP. By proxy of overseeing a team of 7-10 sales reps, your frontline managers should have an acute pulse of the customer as well as the macroeconomic environment. Frontline managers will have acute awareness of what’s working and what’s not. ” 3.

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4 Things Most Founders Get Wrong About Marketing with Dave Kellogg

SaaStr

“Marketing is fluffy and unmeasurable” – Unlike sales, which has clear metrics like quota attainment, founders often believe marketing can’t be measured. You founded a product company, but you’re running a distribution business.

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How to Use Generative AI and LLMs to Improve Search

TechEmpower SaaS

While traditional search systems are bound by the constraints of keywords, fields, and specific taxonomies, this AI-powered tool embraces the concept of fuzzy searching. One of the most compelling features of LLM-driven search is its ability to perform "fuzzy" searches as opposed to the rigid keyword match approach of traditional systems.

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Best Applicant Tracking Systems for 2025

How To Buy Saas

In the fast-paced hiring landscape of 2025, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) has become an essential tool for companies of all sizes and sectors. In this guide, well explore the best applicant tracking systems of 2025 , covering both cloud and on-premise options, their key features, pricing, pros/cons, and ideal use cases.