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Dear SaaStr: How Much Should a SaaS Company Invest in Professional Services?

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Dear SaaStr: How Much Should a SaaS Company Invest in Professional Services? Now how much to invest is a different question. Don’t Forget the Services Revenue (image from here ) The post Dear SaaStr: How Much Should a SaaS Company Invest in Professional Services? Oftentimes, changing more than Salesforce does itself.

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Dear SaaStr: Should You Always Ask a Co-founder to Invest Their Own Money?

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Dear SaaStr: Should You Always Ask a Co-founder to Invest Their Own Money? And many times even a small investment will be very stressful for some co-founders. However, whoever contributes cash should usually either be repaid, at least partially, or get extra equity for that investment. I made 12x on that investment.

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Do Angel Investors and Seed VCs Ask for Detailed Budgets Before Investing?

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Dear SaaStr: Do angel investors or seed venture capitalists normally ask for detailed budgets including cash flow analysis before investing, even though most of the numbers will be pure speculation? The post Do Angel Investors and Seed VCs Ask for Detailed Budgets Before Investing? When it is, you can learn a lot.

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The One Thing My Worst Investments Had in Common

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The worst investments for me have one common theme: The founder was a bit of a B.S. I still invested. The post The One Thing My Worst Investments Had in Common appeared first on SaaStr. It’s a fine line between being a salesperson, and being the #1 evangelist and advocate … and being a B.S. It’s so hard.

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The Definitive Guide to Dashboard Design

Great dashboards lead to richer user experiences and significant return on investment (ROI), while poorly designed dashboards distract users, suppress adoption, and can even tarnish your project or brand. Dashboard design can mean the difference between users excitedly embracing your product or ignoring it altogether.

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Dear SaaStr: Why Do Angels Invest Even if Most Of Them Fail? And is a 10x Return Even Enough?

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Dear SaaStr: Why Do Angels Invest Even if Most Of Them Fail? True angels invest so early, maybe only 2 out of 50 make any real money. If it’s just 1 Big Winner out of 50 angel investments, to even just double your money, that winner has to do 100x. And is a 10x Return Even Enough? You’re right, 10x isn’t enough.

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10 of My Top Seed Investing Mistakes

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Q: What are some common mistakes that investors make when evaluating potential startup investments (such as Seed or Series A)? A few I’ve made and watched others around me make: Invest in good traction with a pretty good but not great CEO. Investing when you aren’t sure but someone else really successful is investing.

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Digital Adoption Platform Fundamentals: The Key To Product Innovation And Elevated CX

Speaker: Pulkit Agrawal

DAPs are no-code solutions that integrate seamlessly with various technologies, and by fostering user adoption, these platforms help organizations maximize the potential of their tech investments.

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The Definitive Guide to Embedded Analytics

It will show you how to select the right solution and what investments are required for success. The Definitive Guide to Embedded Analytics is designed to answer any and all questions you have about the topic. It will show you what embedded analytics are and how they can help your company.

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12 Tips for Selling to the C-Suite

Members of the C-suite are the key decision-makers when it comes to making major investments in their organizations. That’s why every salesperson’s goal is to make their pitch directly to a senior executive—ideally, sooner rather than later.

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The Mindset of An Investor Today with Tim Draper

Speaker: Peter Cowen, Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners & Tim Draper, Founder, Draper Associates

Join Peter Cowen, Managing Director at Sutton Capital Partners, with top VCs looking at the trends and perspectives on investing in today’s climate. Come join us for any of these sessions to hear from these top seasoned investors and get answers to these questions: How are VCs now looking at investing in the short term?

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The Economics of Payment Facilitator Registration

Explore upfront investment expenses and the long-term financial implications. As the popularity of becoming a PayFac (payment facilitator) grows, it's crucial to understand the intricate economics involved. Our article delves deep into the costs, complexities, and risks associated with PayFac registration.

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The Mindset of An Investor Today with Minnie Ingersoll

Join Peter Cowen, Managing Director at Sutton Capital Partners with top VCs looking at the trends and perspectives on investing in today’s climate. Come join us for any of these sessions to hear from these top seasoned investors and get answers to these questions: How are VCs now looking at investing in the short term?

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The Mindset of An Investor Today with Ben Narasin

Speaker: Peter Cowen, Managing Director, Sutton Capital Partners & Ben Narasin, Venture Partner, NEA

Join Peter Cowen, Managing Director at Sutton Capital Partners with top VCs looking at the trends and perspectives on investing in today’s climate. Come join us for any of these sessions to hear from these top seasoned investors and get answers to these questions: How are VCs now looking at investing in the short term?

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The Mindset of An Investor Today - Arlan Hamilton

Join Peter Cowen, Managing Director at Sutton Capital Partners with top VCs looking at the trends and perspectives on investing in today’s climate. Come join us for any of these sessions to hear from these top seasoned investors and get answers to these questions: How are VCs now looking at investing in the short term?