SaaStr

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Kiren Sekar, who’s spoken previously at SaaStr Annual , was Meraki’s CMO before becoming Samsara’s Chief Strategy Officer and founding chief Product Officer. Ben Calderon, Samsara’s CTO who runs the hardware team did the hardware at Meraki.

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TechEmpower SaaS

MARCH 4, 2024

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas

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TechEmpower SaaS

JULY 31, 2023

When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. channels (search, social, viral, new media), cost-efficient distribution We often reference Dave’s work when talking to innovators. Conclusion Startup metrics are an invaluable tool for founders and innovators.

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SaaStr

MARCH 16, 2022

Jenn Knight, Co-founder and CTO of AgentSync, and Daryna Kulya, Co-founder of OpenPhone, discuss how different approaches have helped each brand reach its target audience and accomplish its goals, the potential of product-led growth, and how to scale growth strategies to yield desirable results. tip their toes in new growth strategies.

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TechEmpower SaaS

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Such generative prowess can be especially invaluable for businesses aiming to offer real-time solutions, personalized advice, or innovative content suggestions, ensuring they remain a step ahead in delivering unparalleled user experiences. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas

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TechEmpower SaaS

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Share an anecdote that showcases your innovative teaching methods. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas Along with personalized tips that inspire creativity: Inject Professionalism with a Touch of Fun: Mark, as a dedicated math teacher, you likely have engaging stories from the classroom.

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TechEmpower SaaS

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Our blog post 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators has a list of questions any good development team would ask. cto , product , saas Inquisitiveness: Prior to starting the project, you should receive an estimate of the work effort. To provide an accurate estimate, the firm should ask a multitude of questions.

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TechEmpower SaaS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas Bottom line: If you have concerns about your development team, read the list of symptoms carefully. If you find yourself nodding your head in agreement, you might have a weak team. And it never hurts to get an outside opinion !

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Including: CEO Snowflake CEO HubSpot CEO DropBox CEO Descript CEO Clio CEO Flock Safety CEO Own CRO ServiceTitan CMO Databricks CMO Infinite Reality CTO Rubrik CCO Canva CCO Bill CCO GitHub VP AI Wiz CEO Calendly and 100s more!! Investor Connections and Funding Opportunities — And $5m AI VC Pitch Stage!!

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SaaStr

MAY 17, 2021

SaaStr Enterprise is a flagship SaaStr digital event on May 26 + 27 where the top executives and leaders driving innovation in the Cloud share their playbooks on scaling your business to market and sell to the enterprise. 500 CXOs exploring emerging trends and cloud innovation. SIGN UP (IT’S FREE). APPLY HERE. Tactical Sessions.

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TechEmpower SaaS

AUGUST 21, 2023

Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team?

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SaaStr

JULY 29, 2020

Juggling People, Processes & Priorities: CTO Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines. Somersault Innovation. [link] . Chief Product Officer. Tarik Faouzi. Rose Nuñez. Channel Management. IBM. [link]. 9:00 – 9:50AM. Marianna Tessel. Intuit. [link] . 9:00 – 9:20AM. Catherine Wong. Ashley Welch.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Straight from a SaaS CCO with Yellow.ai’s CCO with Shekar Murthy, Chief Customer Officer at Yellow.ai with Olivier Adam, Chief Growth Officer at ReferralCandy Successful Scaling Across Markets, Lessons in Marketing & Building GTM with IvyCap’s MP with Ashish Wadhwani, Co-founder and Managing Partner.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Looker’s fundamental innovation, LookML, enabled one person to define the revenue metric & everyone else in the organization to use it. In parallel, Chris helmed the engineering team at RJMetrics, spun out Stitch as CTO, & became VPE at Talend. Omni announced a $27m Series A. Omni picks up where Looker left off.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 14, 2024

Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft, framed the opportunity in AI this way : work on problems that used to be impossible, but are now really hard. But, this point isn’t purely about technical innovation. But, this point isn’t purely about technical innovation. What business problems are newly solvable?

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We are laser focused on driving breakthrough innovations which help our customers grow their businesses efficiently. There is world-class consumer tech talent in SF and this will help us continue to grow and innovate at a faster and faster pace. Our corporate headquarters and the majority of our business team is in SF.

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SaaStr

MARCH 7, 2021

5/ Moving from CTO-led -> VPE-led dev team. Most of us hire a VP of Engineering to take over from our CTO because we see the CTO is getting burnt out, or has trouble building a dev team > 8-9 folks, or gets disinterested in solving technical debt, bugs, etc. That’s when you want to lean in. More here.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Today, triangulation is how people prioritize who they will reach out to — what’s happening on their list of accounts, if they’ve posted a job, if they’ve hired a new CTO, etc. By freeing up that space, you can start to ask your team where the innovation is. Second, AI is changing how ZoomInfo ranks and prioritizes accounts.

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SaaStr

MARCH 26, 2024

Q: What Do You Think AI Will Do to the Next Generation of Innovators and Disruptors? Is the CTO involved in these decisions? Price increases are where folks go when they don’t know how to innovate,” Jason says. Will It Affect Entry Level Jobs? We’ll see,” Jason says. Give everyone x amount of money to go find the best one.

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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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SaaStr

JANUARY 4, 2024

Jason Warner , who was CTO of GitHub before and during my time as COO there (and a former partner at Redpoint!) The pace of innovation in AI today is like nothing I’ve ever seen before in my career. This week we’re focusing on Erica Brescia, Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures! #1. Why did you do the deal?

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BetterCloud

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andra Milender defected from a medical career track before finding her footing on a technology path. What does your role as the CTO entail? You wear all hats as CTO. The definition of CTO is so broad and that’s what I like about this role! Go Yankees!

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The CXO Summit is structured to provide high-impact and measurable value by connecting top CEOs of B2B companies from $20M – $2B in ARR with the top CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, and CXOs driving innovation in the Cloud. You will hear from and meet with CIOs and CTOs of Adobe, Zendesk, Nutanix, Intuit, and 100s more. .

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SaaStock

MARCH 8, 2019

In 2016, she moved to Hong Kong to head Innovation at HSBC. In 2016, she co-founded Oxpecker Labs Limited and is also its CTO, responsible for developing its technology. It’s SAP’s innovation university and community, united around the company’s commitment to sustainable development. Anita Varshney.

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Scytale

MARCH 12, 2025

As the UKs tech startup ecosystem continues to thrive, visionary founders are driving innovation across various industries, shaping the future of technology , finance , healthcare , and beyond. Rishi Khosla Rishi Khosla is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, and is truly dedicated to innovation. million grant from Innovate UK.

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Stax

AUGUST 26, 2024

The year 2024 is a special one for everyone at Stax because we’re celebrating a decade of transforming the payments industry and supporting our merchants and partners with innovative technologies and unwavering support. The name Stax was chosen to better represent our role as a leading, innovative payment solutions provider.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 16, 2024

The Park brothers, with decades of expertise in healthcare and policy, including as EVP and COO at athenahealth (Ed) and Chief Technology Officer of the United States (Todd), started Devoted with the idea of building a healthcare model from scratch. This episode was recorded live at a16z’s LP Summit.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 15, 2022

Diverse teams are repeatedly proven to be more innovative, productive, and happier.”. Darragh Curran , our Chief Technology Officer, emphasizes how promoting diversity has to be more than just a question of how we hire. . Innovative course design. Investing in education.

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Valerian Tech

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These projects typically aim to address a particular problem or opportunity in the financial, technological, or other industries, and seek to bring about innovation and disruption through the use of decentralized technology. How can CTO’s help ensure the Success of a Cryptocurrency Project?

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction Innovation – a term that resonates deeply within the halls of tech firms and startup incubators alike. At the core of every technological breakthrough and digital advancement lies a single, unifying element: the relentless pursuit of innovation. Companies must continuously innovate to stay relevant.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hundreds of the world’s most innovative companies, including Uber Freight, Snowflake, Southwest Airlines and Invesco, rely on Spekit to empower their employees with real-time knowledge and training, without disrupting their day-to-day workflows.The company has raised $60M in venture funding from notable investors Craft Ventures.

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OPEXEngine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Where once HR sat under the CFO and was managed as an expense, in its new role under a “Chief People Officer,” a strategic HR team can directly help the company increase market share and sales, grow the customer base, drive product innovation, and help the company be agile and able to adapt to the changing digital landscape.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The pace of innovation in the ecommerce industry is accelerating, and we aspire to play a significant role in leading this charge. With this new investment, we are already increasing our pace of innovation and have a very exciting roadmap of things to come over the next 12 months. We acquired SalesRight.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 31, 2023

Robin Salimans, CTO at Luna “I say this about every new Intercom feature, but this time, I’m telling the truth – this could be my favorite! The reality is that we’re just at the start of figuring out the innovations this technology will unlock. Great stuff!” But what’s the bigger picture for customer service?

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Frontegg

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Tel Aviv, October 14, 2020 – Frontegg , creators of the first platform for fast-tracking SaaS development and innovation, today announced a $5M Seed round led by Pitango , with backing from i3 Equity and Global Founders Capital. By relying on Frontegg’s solution, dev teams can focus on perfecting the core of their SaaS offering.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You need something that makes you think about your digital business in a new way, renews your motivation, and helps you be more innovative. I don’t create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done.” – Elon Musk, CEO & CTO of SpaceX, Investor in PayPal. Communication. Now, go read a Seth Godin book.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Julian Lemoine, Co-Founder, and CTO of Algolia will share his lessons learned on how to stay focused and innovative as you scale while also avoiding the innovation for innovation’s sake pitfalls. Julien Lemoine | Co-founder and CTO @Algolia. So I’m Julien, Co-founder and CTO of Algolia.

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