SaaStr

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They learned the importance of sales tax compliance the hard way—when they had to pay millions in back taxes. Meanwhile, new tax legislation for SaaS companies was brewing. Our first introduction to sales tax was dealing with it as a liability,” David Heinemeier Hansson, CTO and co-founder of Basecamp, told TaxJar.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

That makes sales tax compliance easy to ignore… until it becomes a problem. . So even the freshest new SaaS startup celebrating their 50th customer may find themselves dealing with sales tax in multiple states. . The first step to sales tax compliance is knowing if what you sell is even taxable.

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Scytale

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur in the software industry, scaling your startup, or a seasoned SaaS provider, securing a SOC 3 audit report can be a game-changer for your business , helping you strengthen customer trust while demonstrating your unwavering commitment to data security. The good news? The good news?

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Scytale

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to securing your customers’ data and earning their trust, there arent many things more important than SOC 2 compliance. Understanding SOC 2 Compliance At its core, SOC 2 compliance is all about showing your customers that their data is safe with you. But lets face it, its not always that straightforward.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 5, 2022

In today’s data-driven SaaS scene, these can affect hundreds of millions of users and cause damage in the billions of dollars, and as compliance frameworks become requirements to do business, businesses are turning to third-party services that can help expedite and facilitate the process. And that’s where people like Adam Markowitz come in.

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Valerian Tech

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The role of a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to provide technical expertise and leadership to a company on a part-time or temporary basis. This can be a useful option for startups or small businesses that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CTO or may not need one on a permanent basis.

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USIO

JUNE 28, 2024

is committed to empowering businesses to build powerful enterprise grade applications without the need for extensive coding expertise,” said Ben Hubbard, CTO at ues.io. This will allow our users to streamline their workflows, improve customer experiences, and unlock new revenue opportunities.” application.

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Scytale

MARCH 12, 2025

Christopher Doman As co-founder and CTO of Cado Security – a leading platform for cloud-native digital forensics and incident response – Christopher Doman is a seasoned cybersecurity professional making waves in the tech startup space. As co-founder and CEO of Wayve , he is transforming transportation with AV2.0, Backed by 1.93

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

So, in the spirit of saving (time and money), let’s cut to the chase – what’s the cost of compliance? This includes the cost of productivity to get (and stay) compliant and the practical requirements related to ISO 27001 compliance. What happens if you add new services or locations?

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

We do that by: Investing in your trust through compliance with industry security and privacy ISO standards or frameworks such as SOC 2. The team’s remit covers: security and abuse; governance risk and compliance; and IT. Shipping quickly and securely. Continuous risk management.

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 13, 2023

Introduction Regulatory compliance is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry; however, navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory requirements can be extremely challenging. This blog will explore the challenges faced by healthcare companies in achieving regulatory compliance.

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SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2019

In the last two years there have been so many new services around security, around machine learning that literally did not exist. What about compliance? What is their biggest challenge and what should they be focused on, whether they’re a CEO or a CTO, what would you say they should be focused on today?

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 22, 2021

For those who don’t know him, Will has over 10 years of experience in the likes of Yahoo, Digg, Uber, and Stripe, and he’s currently the CTO of Calm , the mindfulness app that helps millions of people to lower their stress levels and sleep better. They often superimpose it on the new company they’ve joined.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 15, 2020

362: The Future of the Customer with Bernadette Nixon, CEO @ Algolia, Jay Snyder, Chief Customer Officer @ New Relic, and Nick Mehta, CEO @ Gainsight. Nick Mehta: On a boat in Rhode Island and then our second guest Jay Snyder, who just recently took over as Chief Customer Officer of New Relic, publicly traded SaaS company.

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Valerian Tech

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

However, they are still relatively new and their value can be extremely volatile, making them a high-risk investment for some people. A cryptocurrency project is a venture or initiative that involves the development, launch, and management of a new cryptocurrency or blockchain platform. What is a Cryptocurrency Project?

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BetterCloud

MAY 3, 2021

Last year, BetterCloud’s new CIO Tommy Donnelly said that he wanted to push a lot of transformation across the organization, particularly around security and technology. Follow-up: ISO 27001-certified organizations are regularly audited to confirm that the security program remains in compliance with the standard.

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Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 21, 2021

With that in mind, before we welcome the new year and all the good things to come, we’ve gathered our favorite insights and nuggets of wisdom from 2021 in a special wrap-up episode. Will Larson , CTO of Calm. Des Traynor , Co-founder and CTO of Intercom. Liam Geraghty: Will Larson is the CTO of Calm , the mindfulness app.

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Frontegg

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Frontegg provides a set of pre-built, essential SaaS product capabilities that easily integrate within any new or existing SaaS application. The company is set out to accelerate innovation in the global SaaS market, projected to reach over $116 billion in 2020 ¹, with over 80 percent of companies planning to offer SaaS by 2022 ².

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Upscope

JANUARY 5, 2020

My really crude definition : When I come across a new product I tend think "Wtf is this? Is sending and receiving mails a new shiny technology? It has some unique new features, though it's not positioned around those. It turns out they don't have mental energy to spare to learn about something new. Create a new category.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 22, 2020

And in major hubs like San Francisco and New York, what we’re doing is helping create the vision for a more experiential space, almost like a cafe where they can come and go as they want, they can bring clients, they can bring customers. We’re already in this like a new gen.” This is a new workflow, isn’t it?

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BetterCloud

JANUARY 21, 2021

Last year, our CEO David Politis sat down for a wide-ranging chat with Bharat Mediratta, CTO of Dropbox. And as you probably know, the constant onslaught of new data protection laws make it really difficult to secure your SaaS apps and stay compliant. Staying up to date on compliance.

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User Pilot

MARCH 7, 2024

I approached the challenge of proving myself by pretty much consistently working harder and longer through much of my career. […] Now, as a new mum – it has forced me to find more balance. A friend of mine is working in finance as a compliance manager, and every New Year’s party the guys are literally harassing women.

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Mucker Capital

APRIL 6, 2023

If you're generating something that's brand new, like a brand new category, nobody understands about it. In my past roles at ACORN, GitLab, whenever I started as a head of growth, one of the data points I will look into is what's the percentage of new users coming back the second day or coming back second month? I do that a lot.

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Crafty CTO

APRIL 23, 2024

We all know the pitfalls of username/password security, and organizations that are serious about security (or have compliance requirements) tend to instead apply digital certificates. In other words, a whole new set of systems just to get secure, compliant SSH. ”—namely are they allowed SSH access to this server?

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ProfitWell

OCTOBER 1, 2019

When HubSpot first launched its culture code, Dharmesh Shah, CTO and Founder of HubSpot, felt it was important to share it with candidates. A mother's room is a designated place where new parents can nurse or breast pump. Compliance. To do that, you need to be open to new chefs in the kitchen adding to the recipe.

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SaaStr

JULY 23, 2021

Brian Peterson, CTO @ Dialpad. Billi Jo Wright, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Payrix. Dave Walters, CTO, Hired. Jenn Knight, Co-Founder, CTO, AgentSync. Grab 30% off the best passes here: The post 30+ Incredible New Speakers for 2021 SaaStr Annual appeared first on SaaStr. Zach Kitschke, CMO, Canva.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 17, 2020

What can they do to enforce a sense of urgency when signing new clients? What do CIOs really want to see in the form of security and compliance? How can startups clearly and articulately present their plans for security, compliance and change management? One is definitely on the security and compliance side.

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Stax

AUGUST 19, 2024

Neiconi brings more than 15 years of experience in risk and fraud management leadership to his new role, with a deep background in developing fraud risk solutions, risk data collection and analysis, and compliance. Stay Payments , a leading payment technology provider, has appointed Valentin Neiconi as Chief Risk Officer.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 10, 2020

With more companies launching and thriving outside of Silicon Valley, regions such as ‘Silicon Slopes’ in Utah and ‘Silicon Alley’ in New York City are gaining traction within the startup scene. We need to hire this new head of sales, who’s going to come in and change the way that we’re going to market. Yep, we did that.

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SaaStr

MARCH 3, 2025

The All-Team Roadmap Rule : Neo4j discovered that involving every team member in roadmap prioritization and ensuring everyone gets at least one priority item per release cycle increased adoption of new features by 47%. At SaaStr Annual Neo4j’s CTO Philip Rathle shared their playbook for scaling from $0 to the first $100M.

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SaaStr

MARCH 31, 2024

At SaaStr Annual we had a great session with HubSpot Founder & CTO, Dharmesh Shah, and their Chief People Officer, Katie Burke, on building happier employees. Or, my favorite, I’m new, this is my first time. jason Lemkin : I think 50 is the new, the new number for me. Who actually knows stuff and does things?”

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This is where SOC 2 compliance comes in – a vital trust factor for your customers and stakeholders, especially if your business handles sensitive customer data. SOC 2 compliance is a testament to your business’s commitment to doing what it takes to safeguard customer data. What is SOC 2 Compliance Documentation?

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Scytale

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

If your business works with sensitive information, achieving SOC 2 compliance is like earning a gold star for good behavior. Prioritizing Compliance Efforts : A gap analysis can help your business prioritize security and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring that resources are allocated as efficiently as possible.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 21, 2024

An independent third-party auditor assesses your company’s security practices, and if you meet the requirements, you receive the stamp of approval and get a SOC 2 report confirming your compliance. You might need to implement new security measures, update some of your policies, or train your team to follow new procedures.

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SaaStr

JULY 19, 2019

250: Peter Yared is the Founder & CEO @ InCountry, the startup that allows you to operate globally with data residency as a service meaning they store your mission-critical data in it’s country of origin, without compliance. Previously, Peter was also the CTO/CIO of CBS Interactive where he brought CBS into the cloud.

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