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TechEmpower SaaS
JULY 31, 2023
When talking to startup founders or other innovators, we always ask questions to better understand their business as a core. Conclusion Startup metrics are an invaluable tool for founders and innovators. Focus on building an MVP to gather startup metrics. What does the business do? How does it meet customers’ needs?
TechEmpower SaaS
AUGUST 7, 2023
What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product. What does the role demand? Exploring new technologies? It might be.
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TechEmpower SaaS
JULY 12, 2023
This helps your startup stay agile and competitive in a fast-paced marketplace. A Fractional CTO bridges the gap between founders and developers to help keep your tech strategy aligned with your business goals.
SaaStr
MAY 23, 2024
So Emergence Capital put together a great report here on B2B startups, “Beyond Benchmarks 2024” , with a ton of great data across 664 software startups. One piece I loved is how 2023 growth rates compared to 2022 for Top Quartile Software Startups. From $5m-$20m ARR, top quartile startups are growing 58%.
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The landscape of startup financing is changing. One of the most important job requirements for a startup CEO is being diligent about financing growth while navigating the ebbs and flows of business. Learn why SaaS founders are turning to debt capital options like revenue-based financing.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 2, 2023
But for many startups, the hangover from the Excesses of 2021 is a real and tough one. Startups shutting down are up 238% this year — already. So, so many SaaS startups got funded in the Boom, and they just can’t all make it. And the latest Carta data here supports that. Now it sort of has to be that way.
SaaStr
JUNE 2, 2024
The post Maybe Only 10%-15% of VC Backed Startups Can Raise Another Round Right Now appeared first on SaaStr. And at the growth stage, top decile may not even be enough to raise another round. Ask your existing investors. They will know. More on that here: Are You Fundable in 2024? Just Ask Your Existing Investors. Just Ask Them.
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Download Lighter Capital's Startup Finance Playbook to learn more. The capital choices you make will have a lasting impact on the trajectory of your company. Knowing the right questions to ask and how to compare your options is vital to making the best decisions.
Speaker: Brian Chang, Managing Director of Warburg Pincus & Scott Schwan, Chief Product Officer of A-LIGN
Scaling your SaaS business to the growth stage requires a strong product/market-fit, an optimized marketing funnel with repeatable sales processes, and a strategy for customer retention. But how do you truly get to that coveted phase of continued growth and profitability?
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If you’re like many SaaS startups, billing and payment management is a big challenge. With this playbook, we’ll show you how to implement an AR management process to handle late payments, subscription renewals, and other recurring billing functions.
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Included in our SOC 2 starter pack: Boosting your startup with SOC 2. This SOC 2 starter pack will help you take a few, manageable steps now in order to avoid major headaches later. Don’t put it off – get started today. The SOC 2 examination process. Top tips for effective audit prep. SOC 2 readiness checklist.
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Whether you're an established firm or a startup, these insights will help you make informed decisions, ensuring your payment strategy is not only profitable but also in sync with your long-term goals. This guide is crucial for identifying potential pitfalls and aligning with the right partners.
Speaker: Laura Klein, Principal at Users Know and Author of UX for Lean Startups
Laura—principal of Users Know and author of Build Better Products and UX for Lean Startups—has over 20 years of experience helping companies innovate responsibly and improve their product development processes. Join UX designer and product management expert Laura Klein for a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything session on UX design.
Speaker: Collin Stewart, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Predictable Revenue
Join Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Predictable Revenue Collin Stewart to learn how to use this formula to fast-track your startups’ growth journey. Sales effectiveness = Product Market Fit*(Messaging + Channels + Tactics).
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