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What Really Works When Hiring VPs and Executive Teams with HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan and SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

SaaStr

They implemented a panel-style interview process and a scoring system of 1-4, with 4 being the highest. If you’re too rigid, the immune system will push back pretty hard on you.” A bunch of them we hired out of business school, or out of engineering school, and came up through our farm system.”

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Embedded Payments in 2024: A year in review for platforms | Episode 44

Payrix

Takeaway #3: The omnichannel experience Despite the focus on eCommerce and online payment innovations, 2024 saw a renewed interest in modernizing card-present payment systems. I mean, you know, based on the customer type, some of them just, they’re doing some due diligence. There is a lot of material out there.

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Clouded Judgement 2.7.25 - "Group + Triage" AI Systems

Clouded Judgement

Sources used in this post include Bloomberg, Pitchbook and company filings The information presented in this newsletter is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the view of any other person or entity, including Altimeter Capital Management, LP ("Altimeter"). Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

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How to Use Generative AI and LLMs to Improve Search

TechEmpower SaaS

This presents businesses with an opportunity to enhance their search functionalities for both internal and external users. 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.

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The Top 10 Important Finance Mistakes First Time Founders Make

SaaStr

I simply couldn’t get them to even remotely tie to his presentation deck. that weren’t captured in existing, crappy tracking systems. Equally important, is my advice on how to fast track your company’s proper finance and accounting support systems. And then — he sent me his financials. Cash is king. But don’t.

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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

Payrix

Merchant A commercial entity or person authorized to accept cards and access devices when properly presented; an organization that uses credit cards to receive payments from its customers pursuant to agreement with card brands. Data breach Unintentional release of secure information (i.e.,

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Use FastSpring’s Expanded Local Payment Methods to Grow Revenue in New Markets

FastSpring

Credit card penetration remains strikingly low fewer than 5% of Indians own a credit card according to Times of India due to strict banking requirements, limited access to credit, and a consumer preference for real-time, bank-linked transactions. Access to additional market share : Around 20% of Brazilian customers use local cards like ELO.