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Top 25 SaaStr Podcasts of All Time – Part 1 (#25-#13)

SaaStr

A lot has changed since 2016, but SaaStr is still bringing you the best advice from industry leaders, and we don’t plan on stopping. With 500+ episodes and almost 5 years behind us, we thought this would be a fun time to share the Top 25 episodes of all time. Today, we’ll dive into 25-13.

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10 Hacks to Have Happier Investors

SaaStr

But there are 1,000+ new firms since 2016 alone. Communication and updates tail off during tough times. Just assume none of your investors invest again. This will de-stress a lot of relationships right there. Bring Your Investors Together. In the old days, VCs hung out in packs. There’s only downside for you there.

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How Hiyacar is building a community with Intercom

Intercom, Inc.

Founded in 2016, Hiyacar’s goal has always been to connect drivers with trusted local car owners. From day one, Hiyacar has made a conscious effort to foster easy communication within its community – whether that’s between its members who are renting and hiring out cars, or between their members and the Hiyacar team.

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Disagree and Commit - A Management Principle for Highly Functioning Teams

Tom Tunguz

I first read about this idea in the 2016 Amazon Shareholders letter. I’ve worked in environments in the past where management clearly communicated the obligation to dissent - and it’s wonderful. Disagree and commit. But the idea can be traced back to Andy Grove at Intel. There are two parts to it.

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The 18 Awesome Women of SaaS in Asia

SaaStock

After 11 years in finances, in 2016 she became the CFO of Brinc.io, boldly entering into the tech world. She has led marketing and communications and strategy at Samsung and PwC, among others. In 2016, she moved to Hong Kong to head Innovation at HSBC. Since 2018, Janet is the Global Head of Conversational Banking at the giant.

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Introducing SaaStr Workshop Wednesdays! New Content, Every Week, Always Live, Never Recorded

SaaStr

From these convictions, Braze understood that the way companies communicate with customers before the mobile era lacked the sophistication to thrive. Even after their first five years, when Braze pursued Series-C fundraising in 2016, every single round only netted one term sheet. The mobile revolution would transform legacy businesses.

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What It Takes to Forge Your Own Category with Braze Co-Founder and CEO Bill Magnuson (Pod 601 + Video)

SaaStr

From these convictions, Braze understood that the way companies communicate with customers before the mobile era lacked the sophistication to thrive. Even after their first five years, when Braze pursued Series-C fundraising in 2016, every single round only netted one term sheet. The mobile revolution would transform legacy businesses.

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