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Just How Long Does The Average CMO and CRO Last? The Data From 14,000 Execs

SaaStr

Compare this to other executive functions: Chief Technology Officer: 3.7 years Chief Operating Officer: 3.5 years Chief Financial Officer: 2.9 years Technology and operations leaders get more runway because their impact is less immediately measurable. Hire for quick ramp time.

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Dear SaaStr: Is It OK Just To Do Things Yourself as a Founder?

SaaStr

Even if you’ve hired someone to do it? When they launched a huge new feature customers were demanding, the CTO not only built it himself — but launched it in person at 10 customers. Here’s why it’s not just okay, but often necessary … at times: 1. Yes, absolutely. Flew out, set it up, and managed the launch.

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The Top 10 Reasons to Attend 2025 SaaStr Annual, May 13-15 in SF Bay!!

SaaStr

The Best Speakers In The World With hundreds of sessions from proven SaaS leaders who have scaled companies to significant revenue milestones, SaaStr Annual offers practical, actionable insights you won’t find elsewhere. Sessions typically focus on real metrics, strategies, and lessons learned, not theoretical concepts.

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Top 10 Reasons SaaStr Annual 2025 Will Be Better Than Ever!! May 13-15 in SF Bay!

SaaStr

Whether youre looking for a co-founder, a mentor, or your next big customer, youll find them here. From seasoned founders to rising stars, every session is handpicked to deliver actionable insights and real-world strategies to help you scale faster. Find your next VP there! Screenshot 6.

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The $939B Question: Is AI Eating SaaS or Feeding It?

SaaStr

Business Intelligence & Analytics Threat: Real-time AI analysis vs. static dashboards Problem: Most BI tools still require human interpretation 4. Dramatically Shrinking Time to Value for AI Palantir’s AIP Bootcamps solve the biggest problem in enterprise AI: proving value quickly. At Palantir, we plan to power the winners.”

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How SMB Digital Brands Can Win the Best Talent

FastSpring

If you’re running a smaller digital business, you may find it challenging to hire great talent. Larger technology companies can pay more, offer more benefits, and provide a more marketable brand on a candidate’s resume. Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services.

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The Reality of Selling Your Company: What No One Tells Founders with Brian Halligan, Co-Founder and Chair of HubSpot

SaaStr

Big Company M&A Is Incredibly Complex “Acquiring a company is a much bigger deal for a tech company than you think” “The soft costs are much, much more than the cash or stock” Integration can consume “10,000 hours of like expensive people’s time” 2.