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Carta: 38% of Bootstrapped Start-Ups Have Solo Founders. But Only 17% of VC-Backed Ones Do. And 10%-12% of Ones That IPO.

SaaStr

So does being a solo founder … work in SaaS? We’ve dug into this topic several times at SaaStr. Of the post ~40 SaaS IPOs, only 5 or so had solo co-founders. So let’s call that 10%-12% or so. Still, they are some good ones: Zoom, Scaler, New Relic, Elastic, etc. More on that here : At the Top SaaS Companies, Founder-CEOs Own ~15% at IPO.

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Is Your Sales Ops Ready for the AI SDR Revolution?

Predictable Revenue

AI SDRs automate repetitive tasks, scale outreach efforts, and accelerate pipelines. Are they game-changers, or an overhyped trend? The post Is Your Sales Ops Ready for the AI SDR Revolution? appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Top SaaStr Posts, Videos and Pods of the Week: HubSpot’s Founder, Rippling’s and Bill’s CROs, Gong’s $100k Deals

SaaStr

Top Posts: #1: Why The Greatest Sales Teams Just Kill It On Dec 31. When Everyone Else Has Gone Home. #2: Gong: $100k Deals Take About 70 Days to Close #3: Yes, You Need to Focus. But in 2025, Step Up or Step Aside. #4: HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on AI and SaaS, Board Meetings, and The Incumbent Advantage #5: Most SaaS Apps Are Just Getting Starting With AI. 2025 Will Be Radically Different.

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Benefits and Drawbacks of On-Premise CPQ Solutions

SaaS Metrics

You gain control and security with on-premise CPQ, but what are the hidden costs and scalability challenges? Discover the trade-offs now. The post Benefits and Drawbacks of On-Premise CPQ Solutions first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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SaaS vs. PaaS vs. IaaS vs. FaaS vs. DaaS: What’s the Difference?

SaaS Metrics

A closer look at SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, FaaS, and DaaS reveals their unique benefits—curious which service will elevate your business? The post SaaS vs. PaaS vs. IaaS vs. FaaS vs. DaaS: Whats the Difference? first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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