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5 Interesting Learnings from UiPath at $600,000,000 in ARR

SaaStr

It was founded way back in 2005 as an outsourcing company, then developed Windows software to automate scripts and more, and turned this into a powerhouse for automating complex functions integrating Cloud and on-prem. from 2015 to 2016 … and then exploded: UIPath History. 2005: Started as a tech outsourcing company.

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The Entrepreneur’s Guide of Outsourcing Work Without Losing Quality

Neil Patel

But the answer more and more business owners are turning to is a simple one: outsourcing. Outsourcing is giving your work to someone else outside of your main business. You could even outsource by shipping a business process like manufacturing overseas. Understand Why You Want to Outsource. Make a List of Common Tasks.

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The Most Successful SMB SaaS Acquisition Channel Ever Built

Tom Tunguz

As many of these channel partners move to newer distribution models, the brokerage channel model in particular, they represent an efficient and leveraged customer acquisition channel. ” Microsoft 2016 Annual Report You can read more about IDC’s analysis of Microsoft’s channel structure here. by Thomas Hansen.

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How to Find Specialized Marketing Agencies

Neil Patel

They bring specialized depth and focus into the service offering , which allows them to see potential issues that can be missed by others as well as provide creative ways to implement solutions. You can enlist the services of a marketing agency that specializes in video marketing or maybe graphic designing to achieve this goal.

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What to Expect When You Switch to a Full-Service Ecommerce Solution

FastSpring

Maybe you’re unsure if your software company should outsource your ecommerce operations to a full-service platform, such as FastSpring, or just stick with a basic payment service? To help you make an informed decision, we’re providing a detailed comparison of full-service platforms vs. basic payment services.

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Selling into Startups 101: What You Need to Know to Find a Unicorn

Sales Hacker

VCs are always on the lookout for the next Lyft, so they strategically partner with founders who they believe will provide them with a 10X return. Since startups are focused on growth , they’re going to dedicate all of their time and resources on their core competencies, and they’ll outsource everything else.

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A Look Back: Everything Breaks When You Go Into Hypergrowth Mode, with UiPath’s CMO (Europa Video + Transcript)

SaaStr

At our inaugural Saastr Europa in Paris in 2018, Sequoia (then Accel) Partner Luciana Lixandru and UiPath CMO Bobby Patrick discussed what breaks when your business goes into hypergrowth mode (hint: pretty much everything). 2005: Started as a tech outsourcing company. 2016: $3.5m Check out the full video and transcript below!