Mon.May 06, 2024

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8 Steps to Build an Effective User Onboarding Flow [+ Examples]

User Pilot

The right user onboarding flow won’t only ensure more users understand how to use your product, but it will also keep them engaged. But how’s the process for building an effective flow that guarantees success? Let’s explore 8 steps for designing the best onboarding process, and share examples from other companies using onboarding software to apply the top strategies.

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Dear SaaStr: What Should Founders Do To Get Noticed By An Established Company’s M&A Team?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What Should Founders Do To Get Noticed By An Established Company’s M&A Team? Don’t bother too much with trying to get “corporate development” or the M&A team’s attention. That’s not their job. Probably the most important thing to understand is that in 95%+ of tech companies, the “M&A team” does not drive M&A.

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AI for the Physical World

Andreessen Horowitz

In the year and a half since ChatGPT launched a new AI wave, a crucial shortfall has dominated headlines: the insatiable demand for GPU computing resources. But when we talk to cloud leaders and data center operators to understand why there’s a compute crunch, it’s clear that access to power is often a bigger bottleneck than access to NVIDIA’s coveted GPUs themselves.

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There Are Only ~58 Acquisitions of $50m+ or More in Software a Year per Theory Ventures

SaaStr

So long time friend of SaaStr Tomasz Tunguz, now heading his own VC fund Theory Ventures, has again summarized a lot of data into a few great charts. This time, on Mergers & Acquisitions. My biggest take-away: there are barely more than 50 acquisitions of $50,000,000 or more, at least disclosed one, in software of U.S.-based startups each year.

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An Omnichannel Payment Solution––Without the Complexity

Simplify omnichannel payments with a solution that unifies every channel through your platform. By integrating front-end systems like online, mobile, and in-store payments with robust back-end infrastructure, you can deliver a seamless payments experience without the need for heavy engineering. Omnitoken technology enhances security by tokenizing card transactions for reuse, enabling merchants to drive cross-selling opportunities.

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Influence Meets Innovation: How Founders and Cultural Leaders Can Work Together

Andreessen Horowitz

The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) team is often asked by portfolio founders how exactly cultural leaders can be a game-changing asset for their companies. On the flip side, athletes, entertainers, and C-level executives also ask what they should expect when investing in technology startups and working with founders looking to build the next big thing.

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How to Create an Email List and Use It for SEO

The Moz Blog

The ultimate guide to building an email list. Create and grow an email list, and discover six ways to use it to improve your SEO.

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How to Create an Instagram Post Using AI — Ideas, Photos, Reels + Captions

Buffer Resources

In a world where buzz about AI advancements pops up more than cat videos on your feed, it's no surprise that the technology is also transforming how we create content for social media. This shift isn't just for the big players with deep pockets either; it's becoming the go-to for businesses, influencers, creators, and anyone looking to boost efficiency or spice up their feed.

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User Profile: What Is It and How to Create One?

User Pilot

If you use social networking platforms (and who doesn’t), you already know what a user profile is. This article focuses on user profiles in the SaaS context. You will learn what it is, how it differs from a user persona, what data it may contain, and how to create it for your product using a product analytics tool. Let’s dive right in. TL;DR A user profile is a collection of details about an individual user: their identity, roles, personal details, or behavior.

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Securing the Black Box: OpenAI, Anthropic, and GDM Discuss

Andreessen Horowitz

Human nature fears the unknown, and with the rapid progress of AI, concerns naturally arise. Uncanny robocalls, data breaches, and misinformation floods are among the worries. But what about security in the era of large language models? In this episode, we hear from security leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind. Matt Knight, Head of Security at OpenAI, Jason Clinton, CISO at Anthropic, and Vijay Bolina, CISO at Google DeepMind, are joined by Joel de la Garza, operating partner at a1

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How Clinic Sense Reduced Churn and Unlocked More Revenue

ClinicSense is a SaaS platform that supports over 7,000 massage therapists who use it for appointment management, payments, scheduling, marketing activities and more. Despite having a relatively low payment failure rate, the company discovered that the failures disrupted the customer experience. This often led to churn as customers decided to cancel or abandon their account, preventing ClinicSense from realizing the full lifetime value (LTV) of its users.

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Top SaaS applications from IT and automation leaders in 2024

BetterCloud

Year after year, our tech stack grows and contracts as we find value in new applications and sunset others that no longer serve us. While each company is different, we love to hear what others find valuable in their tech stack. Meet the hottest apps in the tech stack In the upcoming State of SaaS report (release date pending), we surveyed hundreds of IT professionals about all things SaaS: tech stack, priorities, and automation.

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Got Your Eyes on Cyber Essentials Plus? We’ve Got You Covered!

Scytale

With data breaches and hacking attacks in the headlines way too often, strengthening digital defenses has become mission critical. But where do you start when threats are evolving daily? Here’s the good news – you don’t have to figure it all out alone and compliance shouldn’t be a dreaded, lengthy process. We’re excited to announce that we now offer comprehensive support for Cyber Essentials Plus , the UK government’s enhanced cybersecurity framework that goes above

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Beyond PCI Compliance: Why Data Security is Key to Growth and Success [Webinar Recap]

Stax

When you think about growing your business, improving data security probably isn’t at the top of your list—and that’s understandable. After all, the topic of security doesn’t sound as exciting as that latest Instagram hack and isn’t as immediately impactful as a new sales tactic. However, the last thing you want to do is neglect data security.

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Meta AI: Meta Launches Newest AI Chatbot Innovation for WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and More!

How To Buy Saas

When it comes to the innovations and development of AI in today’s world, the sky is the limit. We are witnessing new AI technology and launches daily, and Mark Zuckerberg’s launch of the new Meta AI Assistant is the latest launch in this space. Are you curious to know all about it? Then let us take you through its features, functionality, and everything you need to know.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng