SaaStr

JULY 10, 2021

Which role should you hire for first? For starters, your first hire should be someone who can complement your skills, someone who is strong in areas where you’re weak, but it goes much deeper than that. Obviously, I can’t imagine a chief executive not having loss of sleep over building a management team. Mallun : Sure.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2020

Intercom has responded by hiring a diversity and inclusion consultant, updating our recruitment strategy and hiring practices to reduce bias, scheduling allyship training for all employees, and amplifying Black voices in our podcast and blog. She published it in our Slack channel with over 200 members.

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Crafty CTO

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Fractional CTO services can be a valuable asset for businesses that want to take advantage of technology to grow and improve their operations, but don’t have the resources or expertise to do so in-house.

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CloudGeometry

JULY 8, 2021

Loosely-typed, scripted programming languages accelerate the requirements feedback loop between customers and developers. Yet they live on borrowed time. Frankencloud happens when the speed of customer-facing feature development is paid for by charging interest to functions outside of the direct control of the application developers.

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2021

Co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah shared with us how they got there — and the top mistakes they made — just 3 quarters after their IPO. We have someone that probably 98 percent of you know virtually or socially in some sense, Dharmesh Shah, founder and CTO of HubSpot. ” We didn’t do any annual contracts.

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Stax

AUGUST 14, 2024

a leading payment technology provider, has appointed Jeremy Krahl as the SVP, ISV Business Development. Stax’s mission and commitment to unlock partner and customer success through its innovative technology really resonates with me,” said Krahl. “I Stax Payments , Inc.,

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Valerian Tech

MAY 4, 2023

DevOps is a software development methodology that can help legacy businesses streamline their digital transformation efforts. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of DevOps for legacy businesses and how a Fractional CTO can help overcome the challenges of DevOps adoption.

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 5, 2023

The Role of Fractional CTO in Enhancing Cybersecurity A Fractional CTO can provide invaluable expertise and guidance in strengthening an insurance company's cybersecurity defenses. Partnering with a Fractional CTO brings the necessary expertise and guidance to enhance an insurance company's cybersecurity defenses.

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OpenView Labs

JULY 2, 2020

Time and time again SaaS companies are promising customers that they will save hundreds of thousands of dollars, but their pricing strategies are only capturing a tiny fraction of that savings. Critical questions throughout the article will guide the reader in developing an effective pricing strategy.

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Outseta

APRIL 11, 2019

Why most SaaS companies are blind to some of the best talent on the market By Geoff Roberts 9 min read I believe that most SaaS companies are missing out of a major opportunity when hiring—the opportunity to hire more part-time help, where the employee acts as a fully integrated (albeit part-time) member of the team on an ongoing basis.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 5, 2021

RevOps leaders are talking about trends in the market, and how the move towards RevOps will change everything from marketing to sales development to post sales. As Director of RevOps, he scaled his team at Sendoso by hiring smart generalists to lead their own teams of MOps, SOps, CSOps. Eddie Reynolds , CEO, Union Square Consulting.

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Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The first sponsor is Sapper Consulting. Oh, and do all of this with less time. Okay, it’s not that easy, but Sapper Consulting has built REGIE to keep the promise of sales enablement alive and keep your team doing what they do best, which is winning. Hiring managers are also just trying to sell as well.

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Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 24, 2021

A thanks to [Marsh 00:00:34] for stepping in at the beginning of the month, and a great session with our own Jason Warner and Adrian, the CTO of Zendesk. And as Travis mentioned, we’ve had lots of great recent guests, Hollie Wegman, CMO at Segment, Adam, the head of developer relations at HashiCorp, G.C.

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 22, 2024

In this post, we will explore why innovation is not just important but essential in the technology sector, a domain where change is the only constant. Why Innovation Matters in Tech Driving Progress Innovation is the engine of progress in technology. It turns the wheels of development, pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Today on the show, we’ve got Vishal Sunak, CEO and co-founder of LinkSquares, a company that applies AI to your contract. Sam Jacobs: Today on the show, we’ve got Vishal Sunak, CEO and co-founder of LinkSquares, a company that applies AI to your contract. We’ve got two sponsors, the first is Sapper Consulting.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 17, 2024

Hiring expensive consultants or setting up innovation labs doesn’t fly anymore. The idea was simple: use empirical evidence to develop products iteratively in small increments. Traditionally, the product function fell under Technology. More than 50% of Fortune 100 have a Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 19, 2023

Safeguarding Intellectual Property Healthcare companies invest heavily in research and development to drive innovation in medical treatments, technologies, and pharmaceuticals. Protecting intellectual property is crucial to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 25, 2019

This week on the Sales Hacker podcast, we interview Simmone Taitt , CEO of HeartSpace Consulting , and a longtime sales leader and consultant in the New York community. How to build diversity into your hiring practices. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s part of everyone’s DNA, and I do recognize that.

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Valerian Tech

MAY 30, 2023

Data analytics also enables businesses to develop more personalized marketing campaigns, target niche customer segments, and deliver tailored experiences. Book a free consult today. By leveraging data, they can identify market trends, customer preferences, and emerging opportunities early.

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 13, 2023

Developing Compliance Strategies and Policies: Once compliance gaps are identified, the healthcare company's leadership must develop robust compliance strategies and policies that align with the unique needs and objectives of the specific organization. Book a free consult today.

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Crafty CTO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So once I made the decision to move ahead on the launch of Crafty CTO , I wanted to get on with it. Then came the decision to launch Crafty CTO and suddenly I had a burning need for art, starting with a logo. Even for the impatient, though, there’s a minimum quality bar to hit if you want a credible business footprint.

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Valerian Tech

JULY 18, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the world of cloud computing, exploring recent trends and developments. Here are some recent trends and developments in the cloud computing space: Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Adoption: Many organizations are adopting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies to leverage the benefits of multiple cloud providers.

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Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Will Larson , CTO of Calm. Des Traynor , Co-founder and CTO of Intercom. We chat with Maggie about all things sales – from laying down a solid foundation to hiring the right people and, finally, scaling the team into hyper-growth. Liam Geraghty: Will Larson is the CTO of Calm , the mindfulness app.

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Baremetrics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here’s an overview of the series: Part 1: How to Categorize Expenses in a SaaS Startup v2.0 Example of SaaS Chart of Accounts for Marketing Expenses Research & Development (Engineering) There are fewer direct benefits from splitting out your tech team from the rest of the expenses, but I still recommend doing it. And remember.

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Crafty CTO

APRIL 17, 2023

If you’re the CEO and not deeply technical, having a CTO or fractional CTO that can understand emerging AI and then translate that raw material into “most potentially impactful for us” is a great option, and can flow smoothly to the next point. Stay up on what’s emerging.

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Outseta

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The company had for a few years prior followed a growth-first path, hiring aggressively and prioritizing projects designed to make an immediate impact on their growth rate. After the Series A, Buffer fell into a similar trap to Wistia - they hired too quickly, specifically to accelerate product development. of the $3.5M

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 21, 2020

In 1995, while a high school student Rhode Island he was an early employee at Intelecom Data Systems, one of America’s first commercial internet service providers and website developers. Angus Davis: Mike was the VP of Technology, and my job was to build prototypes of next generation products that our group was dreaming up.

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Outseta

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

But for some reason the importance of the CMO building trust internally doesn’t get discussed nearly as often—yet it might be the single most important skill for a marketing leader to develop. Co-founder Marketing Consultant Full-time Head of Marketing Here’s an overview of how the trust building process has differed in each capacity.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Today on the show, we’ve got Jeff Winters, the founder and CEO of Sapper Consulting, one of the top 10 people in the world who can get a dream meeting — a meeting with virtually anybody in the world. Who is Jeff Winters and what is Sapper Consulting? [02:00]. How Sapper Consulting built REGIE [07:20. We’re on iTunes.

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Crafty CTO

JUNE 9, 2024

That led me down one final rabbit hole, but a very useful one, as I soon realized that Framework was a perfect fit for one of my fractional CTO client’s “data science reporting and dashboard” needs. This is huge—let data scientists and developers use their tool of choice, whatever best fits the need.

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SaaStr

MAY 27, 2024

Public valuations are still at a fraction of their 2021 peaks, but seed rounds are more expensive than ever. Investors should immediately engage with the CTO to assess their technical capabilities and potential, as great CTOs can demonstrate their exceptional skills quickly. Is it sustainable?

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SmartKarrot

AUGUST 16, 2022

Business consultants Human resource Consultants Lawyers Accountants. QBRs ensure that companies deliver customer outcomes in a timely manner by encouraging meetings and conversations. For businesses, QBRs are a terrific way to ensure smooth renewals and focus on overall development. The core professionals included into-.

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can access the latest information, insights, trends, and data to enhance your knowledge of the latest SaaS industry developments. He often shares his knowledge on Twitter and LinkedIn regarding SaaS marketing and product development. One of the top SaaS influencers is Dharmesh Shah , co-founder, and CTO of HubSpot.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 15, 2020

And whether it’s Algolia, Gainsight, New Relic or anything else, you’re being measured on value, not just adoption and at the same time, even outside of COVID, there’s all these other trends happening. Nick Mehta: Power of the developer, or the API economy, both of you play very much in both those trends.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 3, 2020

When is the right time to hire the first sales rep? Should you hire 2 at a time? What does one look for in their first sales hire? So I was doing environmental consulting. Sam Taylor: And so, I joined as a sales development rep at Salesforce, best move I ever made. I worked in solar.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 18, 2020

We’ve got two sponsors, including a new one called Sapper Consulting. All you have to do is create perfectly targeted content, stay informed on email best practices, drive more engagement quarter over quarter, spend less money, oh, and do all of this with less time. Sales enablement is easy.

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Hull

JANUARY 22, 2019

In short, we observe that Head, Director & VP of Growth titles are becoming more abundant, as are consultants around growth hacking but the "growth hacker" title is fading away. These roles are filled by engineers that roll up to the CMO/COO (not CTO) as part of a growth team. Look at web development.

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