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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower SaaS

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation?

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A closer look at the 6 things to pre-empt 90% of Due Diligence

The Angel VC

Since last week's post about 6-7 things to pre-empt 90% of Due Diligence was liked/shared/retweeted quite a bit, I'd like to follow up with some additional details on what exactly SaaS Series A/B investors will look for when you supply them with the data and material that I've mentioned. How has your ARPA developed?

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Embedded Payments in 2024: A year in review for platforms | Episode 44

Payrix

The world of Embedded Payments saw remarkable developments in 2024, shaping strategies and innovations across the industry. The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape.

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Run Less Software

Intercom, Inc.

The same is true in software. In this battle, I’ve found a secret weapon hidden within one of our core engineering strategies, an idea called Run Less Software. As well as being a critical philosophy behind how we build software, it also represents how I feel about the software industry and technology in general.

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Is Your Product Analytics Broken? How to Actually Act on the Data You Collect

User Pilot

Kevin has almost a decade of experience working at some of the world’s most innovative software companies. Why product analytics fails The ongoing process of tracking analytics is riddled with errors and roadblocks that prevent teams from making informed decisions. Think about Apu, the ever-diligent Kwik-E-Mart owner.

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Doubling Down: Jay Levy Managing Partner at Zelkova Ventures

SaaStr

Foremost, we invested in the company as they put together a world-class team with experience and knowledge in the space. Obviously, this is both challenging and frustrating to founders but ultimately, they will wind up with investors who have really done their diligence and are fully committed to helping them succeed. #5.

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What Brands Look for When Considering Acquiring Software Companies

FastSpring

As the Director of Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships at WP Engine , Carl has worked on many acquisitions and partnerships, including brands like Flywheel, Perfect Dashboard, Block Lab, and recently, Delicious Brains. “This is everyday for me, so I love talking about it,” says Carl Hargreaves about mergers and acquisitions.