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38.4% Of Pre-Seed Rounds Are to California Startups per Carta

SaaStr

So I firmly you believe you can build an incredible SaaS startup from anywhere now, or at least, any major-ish tech center. See, e.g., Atlassian, Canva, Cloudflare (CEO now in Park City), Adyen, etc. Heck, Oracle apparently is moving to Nashville! And yet … gravity is coming back to the SF Bay Area. So many CEOs have come back, even if their teams haven’t.

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Mastering Early Lead Development with Mark Hunter

Predictable Revenue

This guide distills Hunter's wisdom into actionable steps to help founders improve their sales processes and drive sustainable growth. The post Mastering Early Lead Development with Mark Hunter appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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The AI Trust Fall

Tom Tunguz

If I asked you, “When someone turns in a work assignment, how accurate is it? 80%, 90%, 95% or perhaps 100%?” We don’t think this way about coworkers’ spreadsheets. But we will probably think this way about AI & this will very likely change the way product managers on-board users. When was the last time you signed up for a SaaS & wondered : Would the data be accurate?

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An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me; Everyone in SEO Should See Them

Sparktoro

On Sunday, May 5th, I received an email from a person claiming to have access to a massive leak of API documentation from inside Google’s Search division. The email further claimed that these leaked documents were confirmed as authentic by ex-Google employees, and that those ex-employees and others had shared additional, private information about Google’s search operations.

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Merchant Insider Report: Payment Insights for Software Leaders

From emerging payment technologies to the importance of intuitive software design, the world of embedded payments is rapidly evolving. How do you stay ahead while serving up what merchants really want in your software offerings? The Merchant Insider report is here to help, offering unique insights into the merchant perspective. It analyzes responses from over 500 merchants in the U.S. and spans key industries, so you can understand the challenges, preferences, and expectations that are shaping s

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6 Best Accounting Apps for Small Businesses

Stax

Bookkeeping is an essential part of managing your business and it’s something you must oversee in order to remain profitable. Finding the best accounting apps can be overwhelming and difficult, as there are so many options to choose from. Thankfully apps are constantly making it easier to track and organize important data. Here’s a list of the ten best accounting apps for your business.

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How to set up a customer education program from scratch 

ChurnZero

Customer education is essential for the success of your product. If your customers don’t understand your product, they will not use it. However, not all companies have roles dedicated to customer education, and when customer education does become a priority, it can feel overwhelming to build a customer education program from scratch. It doesn’t have to be.

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Playing to Win vs. Playing to Make Plan: The Two Very Different Worlds of Silicon Valley

Kellblog

All strategy is a function of situation. Situation varies not only as a function of the individual company, but also of time. Remember that classic Silicon Valley strategy books were written in a different time and had some implicit assumptions built into them. For example, That you’re in a new category. That it’s a huge greenfield market, ripe for the taking.

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The 12+ Best Instagram Editing Apps for Creators in 2024

Buffer Resources

Have you ever been scrolling on Instagram and seen a post that looked so good it could be displayed in a gallery? That’s a slight exaggeration, but a specific genre of post probably came to mind with that statement. There are many elements to creating great Instagram posts, and editing is at the top of the list. With the development of visual social media has come an equal development in the apps that support visual content creation.

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FSM Software: 7 Growth Tips for Field Service Management Software Providers

Stax

While remote work is all the rage these days, there is still very much a need for on-site services, particularly industries like construction, healthcare, utilities, and telecommunications. This is where field service management (FSM) come in. Field service is work delivered to the client on their site, instead of the company’s offices. Field service management software is a system that helps a company monitor and coordinate their employees’ activities off the company’s premises.

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The Top 5 Ways to Monetize Your Subscriber Base

Grow your revenue with iolo’s comprehensive guide designed for senior business leaders. Discover effective methods to deliver premium features and monetize your subscriber base for maximum profitability. Gain practical insights and learn new approaches to drive sustainable growth in your business. Download your copy and start expanding your business today!

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Dear SaaStr: Should We Introduce Freemium in Our B2B SaaS Startup to Boost Growth?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Should We Introduce Freemium in Our B2B SaaS Startup to Boost Growth? Probably not. Not because in theory it’s a bad idea. But because for most folks even at $1m-$2m ARR, it’s already too late. Why? Two reasons: First, if you don’t start Freemium, it’s very very hard to add that DNA later, once you have real revenues, processes and software optimized around larger customers and deal sizes Freemium: Requires a much more elegant onboarding (no human assist) that most ent

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How to Design a SaaS Metrics Dashboard Code-Free

User Pilot

Would you like to learn how to design a SaaS metrics dashboard for your team without any coding? If so, you're in the right place! In the article, you will find examples of various SaaS dashboards and learn how to create them with Userpilot analytics. We also explain what metrics you may want to track and how to use the insights they offer. Let's dive in, shall we?

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AI Overview’s Dangerous Fails + a Life Lesson

The Moz Blog

AI Overviews is meant to quickly deliver information to searchers, but it is delivering misinformation that ranges from plain bizarre to perilous to public health. Miriam rounds up some of the oddest AI overviews that have been spotted, explains why we’re being exposed to this feature and focuses on a famous reality-check anecdote.

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Investing in Valar Labs

Andreessen Horowitz

“I remember reading an article…where they measured the efficiency of locomotion for all the species on planet Earth. And the condor won. Humans came in about a third of the way down the list, which was not such a great showing for the crown of creation. But somebody had the imagination to test the efficiency of a human riding a bicycle. Human on the bicycle blew away the condor, all the way off the top of the list.

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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI pr

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Apple Pay Recurring Payments: How it Works?

Subscription Flow

Apple Pay is the most widely used digital wallet both for online shopping and in-person purchases. Its user-friendly interface and versatile range of features has made it a popular choice for consumers since its debut in 2014. Apple Pay recurring payments, one of the evolving features of this payment method, simplifies subscription billing for customers by storing all their payment information and passwords in one place.

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How Your Sales Team Can Use PLG to Acquire and Expand New Customers Faster with Uday Chakravarth, Former Head of PLG at Atlassian 

SaaStr

Have you ever wondered how you could turn PLG concepts like the freemium model into a fast-growing revenue driver for your company? Former Head of PLG and founder and CEO of Clinch, Uday Chakravarthi, shares insights into how to do just that. With a PLG-heavy background, first working at Microsoft Azure and again with Atlassian, the PLG pioneers, he gives insights into leveraging PLG for the growth of your organization.

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Who is Nir Eyal: Background, Books, Newsletter, and More

User Pilot

Dubbed the “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology” by M.I.T technology, Nir Eyal is a leading expert who educates companies and individuals on the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. If you’re interested in delving deeper into Nir Eyal’s work and how it can benefit your career as a product professional , keep on reading.

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How to Leave the Best Possible Negative Review for a Local Business

The Moz Blog

Consumer feedback is an essential gift to local businesses, helping them continuously improve customer satisfaction, but it can be both effectively given and gratefully received with a little extra care for civility on both sides.

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Leading the Development of Profitable and Sustainable Products

Speaker: Jason Tanner

While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.

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GTM 96: The Three Pillars of a Modern Go-To-Market Strategy Every Revenue Leader Should Know with Kelly Hopping

Sales Hacker

Kelly Hopping is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Demandbase where she is responsible for differentiating the go to market platform, increasing brand presence, and accelerating acquisition and conversion of potential customers. Prior to joining Demandbase, Kelly honed her start-up skills as the first CMO at HYCU, a series B, venture capital-backed data protection SaaS company.

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Trending Reels on Instagram: How to Find Them + 9 of the Best From 2024

Buffer Resources

It’s no secret that Instagram Reels might be your golden ticket to building a following on the platform.  “The most effective way to grow on Instagram is to consistently create engaging reels, as reels are the best way to reach new audiences,” Instagram Creator Partnerships at Meta Carly Lynn said in a video shared by the social platform’s Creator account.

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Dear SaaStr: What Is The Smartest Thing a Boss Has Ever Said To You?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What Is The Smartest Thing a Boss Has Ever Said To You? “You need to manage people.” I went fairly far, fairly quickly as an individual contributor. Even one that had several folks “reporting” to him. But I hadn’t really managed a team. One that I didn’t really want to manage. One that didn’t really need to do everything I told them to do.

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7 Best User Onboarding Teardowns to Inspire Product Teams

User Pilot

Looking for user onboarding teardowns to help you create an onboarding process for your SaaS? You’re in the right place. Read the article to learn how 7 well-known SaaS businesses skyrocketed their activation and adoption rates. From the structure to the exact in-app experiences, we unpack the ingredients of their success, so that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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The Science and Supply of GLP-1s with Carolyn Jasik

Andreessen Horowitz

As Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound capture the healthcare spotlight, we’ve developed a series of episodes that go beyond the headlines and take you into conversations with the specialists. Our first guest is Carolyn Jasik, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Omada Health. She gives us an overview of the science of satiety, the perspective from obesity-focused physicians, and the sometimes surprising lifestyle implications for patients on these medicines.

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Customer Lifecycle 101: What It Is and Why It Matters

Groove HQ

What are your customers going through, and how can your products or services help them? The customer lifecycle enables you to identify the answers to those questions. The term ‘customer lifecycle’ refers to the various stages a customer goes through in their relationship with your brand. It spans their journey from initial awareness all the […] The post Customer Lifecycle 101: What It Is and Why It Matters appeared first on Groove Blog.

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How to Add Captions on TikTok Videos

Buffer Resources

Adding captions to your TikTok videos is essential for boosting engagement, accessibility, and viewer comprehension. Whether you're new to content creation or a seasoned TikTok creator, video captions can enhance your video content and improve your reach on the platform. It’s okay if you haven’t been adding them – there’s no better time to learn than right now.

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5 Interesting Learnings from UiPath at $1.5 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

So UiPath was early to what we now think of as “AI”, but blazed the path in automation. Which is what a lot of SaaS and B2B AI is really about. Automating away human-driven processes. And its “Robotic Process Automation” did that to an extreme, rocketing it from $1m ARR to $1000m ARR is close to record time. Growth slowed a bit, but now is re-acclerating.

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SaaS: How They’re Turning Payments Into Profit Centers

Discover how top SaaS companies are earning up to $700k + and zero upfront cost with Usio Integrated Payments.

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Who is Eric Ries: Background, Books, Webinars, and More

User Pilot

Eric Ries is a name synonymous with innovation and startup success. As an entrepreneur, author, and advisor, Eric has transformed the way businesses approach building products and launching startups with his Lean Startup methodology. Continue reading to discover Eric’s career milestones, the books he has written, and our recommendations for his top articles and webinars.

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Sales Contest Ideas to Keep Sales and Competitors on Their Toes

Nimble - Sales

Sales contests can be a tricky game. Big corporations often go overboard, using them so much that they lose their spark, while small businesses might skip them altogether, buried in day-to-day tasks. To really make these contests work, we reccomend using them wisely and strategically. Here are some exciting sales contest ideas that will not […] The post Sales Contest Ideas to Keep Sales and Competitors on Their Toes appeared first on Nimble Blog.

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Vendor Risk Management Best Practices in 2024

Scytale

‘Vendor Risk Management’ is more than just a buzzword in the information security and compliance landscape. It’s a crucial aspect that can make or break your organization’s security. Consider this: 98% of organizations have had vendor relationships with at least one-third party experiencing a breach in the last two years. This statistic underscores the importance of security controls and effective vendor risk management.