FastSpring

AUGUST 8, 2024

Is your product marketing team struggling to coordinate marketing resources to support an endless stream of product launches, with vague release dates and a chorus of product managers demanding tons of marketing attention for each release? What if there were a better way? In this episode of Growth Stage, we interview Braden Steel , Sr. Product Marketing Manager at FastSpring , to discuss his thoughts on what is wrong with traditional product marketing and how FastSpring is using quarterly themat

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SaaStr

AUGUST 31, 2024

So is it a downturn in SaaS or Cloud — or not? There are so many mixed signals: Unicorn product is up 2x over last year, but layoffs continue AI spend is fast and furious, with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc. seeing record acceleration in growth. The U.S. economy overall still has record low unemployment and strong growth Gartner is seeing overall Cloud spend up 20% this year But : Overall, SaaS leaders are seeing their lowest growth ever.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 25, 2024

Over the weekend, Andrej Karpathy shared this tweet & it inspired me to conduct the 2024 GTM Survey Analysis this way. I use a language called R to analyze data because of its ability to generate pretty charts & the depth of its statistical analysis tools. Within 90 minutes I had found 9 key data points in the data that were statistically significant & runs more than 50 analyses.

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 30, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Incrementalism vs Transformative Leaps Over the last 5-10 years, software markets have become increasingly crowded. Simultaneously, venture markets have expanded dramatically, contributing to this overcrowding. In a world without venture capital (or other sources of external financing for startups), each company would have to grow solely based on the merits of th

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 26, 2024

Remember when social media content was limited to Facebook statuses and, er, “pokes?” Even a few years later, cutting-edge content was limited to a blurry photo with an oversaturated filter on Instagram. It seems bizarre now, given how much you can do with social media today. With the ever-growing list of platforms releasing new features daily, it's an exciting time to build a following online — but it's not an easy one.

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The Moz Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Google’s featured snippets started as an experiment almost a decade ago. They have since become an integral part of Google’s SERPs, showing up for lots of queries. Making them part of your SEO strategy is essential to build more traffic.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 14, 2024

By the time we get to SaaStr Annual 2024, Sep 10-12 in SF Bay , we’ll be overloaded with side events, official, semi-official and unofficial parties, and so much more! We’ll update this list at least weekly but here are some of the events already lined up you can sign up for! Tuesday, September 10 Taco Tuesday on-site!! 4-7pm at SaaStr Annua l. We’ve have the best gourmet tacos, margaritas and more right at the venue, Come on Tuesday, join some braindates and mentoring sessions, and then grab

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 15, 2024

We’ve been tracking the performance of publicly traded AI companies since the beginning of the year. Publicly traded companies with AI products or strategies trade at about twice the forward multiple of non-AI peers. 1 Within the private markets, the same is true within the Series A. GenAI startup companies raise at about 1.5-2x the post-money valuations of all software companies. 2 These businesses represent about 30% of Series As in 2024.

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 16, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now The Great Services-To-Software Rotation There's a lot of debate right now about the economic impact of GenAI. Some critics argue that it's deflationary—that by making it possible to do more with less, GenAI will shrink markets, particularly in software.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 6, 2024

Early in my career, the idea of “thought leadership” wasn’t on my radar. At that time, my focus was primarily on traditional PR strategies tailored to the restaurant and hospitality industry. This included media outreach, event planning, and reputation management to help my clients gain online visibility and attract new and repeat clientele.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 6, 2024

We spoke with FastSpring’s Senior Director of Tax Rachel Harding about why having FastSpring serve as your merchant of record greatly simplifies your relationship to managing indirect global taxes. She recently assisted a European software company that was contacted by African taxing authorities inquiring about an unpaid tax liability. It became complicated quickly, but by partnering with FastSpring as a merchant of record , we were able to simplify it back down for them.

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The Moz Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In this Next Level post, Meghan will show you how to discover new backlink opportunities by analyzing and comparing your backlink profile with your competitors. Learn how to use the Link Intersect tool to maximize the efficiency of your link prospecting workflow.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 18, 2024

So layoffs are still happening and it’s harder in many spaces in SaaS. But don’t let that be too big of an excuse for looking for your next role. Many, many folks in SaaS and Cloud are still growing like a weed. And because SaaS and Cloud overall is still growing a stunning +20% a year, that means tons of jobs are still being created. Even as the drive for more efficiency is leading to layoffs as well.

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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

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 28, 2024

With the rise of AI, web3 has become a quieter part of the venture ecosystem. I was curious about the current state of affairs. The launch of the Bitcoin ETF has amassed roughly $58b. Meanwhile, the Ethereum ETFs has about $500m, two orders of magnitude smaller. The some major Web3 tokens have done pretty well in 2024 ; others have underperformed the Nasdaq (+19% YTD).

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Zombies Software companies don't die easily. And neither do Zombies. Today, companies large and small are asking questions like “how should I balance growth vs profitability” or “what metrics will it take to raise my next round.” These are all important questions, but not THE question.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 14, 2024

If you’re on the hunt for a social media management tool, chances are that Buffer and Hootsuite are some of the first names that pop up — with good reason. These two options are among the best, and both come packed with features that will help you make your social media workflows more efficient and, ultimately, grow your audience.  So, which one is best?

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

Apple has revised its App Store rules to be better compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but the fees associated with Apple’s revisions are still considerably high according to an article from The Verge. After Apple was charged in June by EU antitrust regulators for not complying with the DMA , Apple released updates to their StoreLink External Purchase Link Entitlement on August 8, 2024.

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The Moz Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

If you’ve ever labored for hours classifying keywords by topic and search intent, only to end up with a ton of data you don’t really know what to do with, then this post is for you.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 17, 2024

Dear SaaStr: Does It Make Sense to Have Post-Sales Functions Report into Sales? In theory — maybe. In theory, why not let sales “keep” the customer longer? They already know the customer, after all. But in practice — this doesn’t work that well. Even if having a CRO own post-sales and CS is becoming much more common these days. A “true” VP of Sales often wants nothing more to do with a customer after a deal closes.

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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. My immediate reaction : what technical problems are now possible but still hard? What can computers achieve by themselves that two or three years ago would be intractable? But, this point isn’t purely about technical innovation.

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 23, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Don’t Wait Two weeks ago I wrote about the growing number of private zombies. A common question I got after that post was “what should I do if I’m in that position?” A couple thoughts below. Most importantly - don’t wait.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 7, 2024

Influencers have become powerful voices in shaping consumer behavior and brand perception. In a report by CreatorIQ , 55 percent of TikTok users state that they trust a brand more when it's shared by a creator – and we can assume the same rings true for other platforms. Data like this proves that influencer marketing is a valuable strategy for brands looking to reach a large, engaged audience.

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Predictable Revenue

AUGUST 29, 2024

Customer development can be daunting, especially when unsure what to ask or how to approach potential users without a finished product. The post How to Run a Customer Development Interview? appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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USIO

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses must constantly adapt to meet the needs of both customers and the market. One of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the integration of payment processing systems into business operations. Integrated payment processing isn’t just a convenience—it’s become a critical component of running a modern business efficiently and effectively.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 18, 2024

What does it take to retain your people? Beefree has retained almost 97% of its employees over 5 years. Why do they stay? Massimo Arrigoni, CEO of Beefree, and Enrica Lipari, the People and Culture Director of Beefree’s parent company, Growens, share 5 secrets to a high employee retention rate. Let’s Start with Some Context Beefree passed $10M in ARR in 2022.

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Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 11, 2024

If the Modern Data Stack is dead, what replaces it? The Postmodern Data Stack. Post-modernism is a broad movement that developed in the mid- to late 20th century across philosophy, the arts, architecture, and criticism which marked a departure from a belief in grand narratives & an acceptance of pluralism. This idea is taking hold in data. Two juggernauts, Snowflake & Databricks, are challenging the dominance of Google, Microsoft, & Amazon at the biggest scales of data.

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 2, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Uncertainty Everywhere The 10Y has been falling recently, and dipped below 4% for the first time since early Feb. Back then the median software NTM rev multiple was ~6x. Today it’s ~5x. Interestingly, as rates have fallen (10Y went from 4.5% at start of July to 4.0% at end of July) multiples have stayed flat.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ever had a brilliant idea, scribbled it in your notes app, and promptly forgotten about it? Or found a piece of content you worked on a while ago that could do with a refresh and redistribution? These days, with the right automations, you can skip the chaos and jump straight into crafting killer content without the headache of managing it all manually.

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