SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2025

Companies can meet stringent quality requirements at a fraction of the cost of in-house teams, while accelerating their AI initiatives. Why It Matters : Customer support teams are drowning in tickets, with resolution times getting longer, not shorter. The team comes from MongoDB and Elastic, bringing deep search expertise.

AI Search 170

AI Search AI Startup Scale 170

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. This process involves reviewing the businesss structure, financial health, industry type, and compliance with regulations. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

Merchant Services 68

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Development Team Review 68

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 1, 2021

Most support teams have seen an influx of support queries since COVID-19 hit – and those issues are more complex than ever. According to recent research, however, many teams aren’t sufficiently equipped to meet these new challenges. Challenge #1: Limited team bandwidth, resources, and budget.

Underperforming Technical Team 232

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Scale Headcount 232

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Let’s review everything your customer success team has to do in the absence of any customer success tools. Ensure that your data is clean and easily accessible, as poor data quality undermines the value of even the best customer success tool.

Customer Success 105

Customer Success Enterprise Software Review Startup 105

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Revenue Operations is at the forefront of a paradigm shift — to view the buyer’s journey as a seamless thread across multiple people, systems, and value propositions. Marketing and Sales Development groups tackle engagement, Sales covers execution, and Customer Success and Account Management handle continuity. Simple right?

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Development Team Review Systems Review Engineering 138

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

sales team. We had custom CRM apps for the Weight Watchers group, scheduling systems for optical chains, inventory management for car dealers. We ended up creating a healthcare app that connected all the substance abuse manage care agencies with their providers, and their payers, and the state system. FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW.

Scale 290

Scale Sales Hiring Underperforming Technical Team Sales 290

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Assuming of course you are like the vast majority of people with no technical skills. Considering blogging is such a crucial part of the web, some website builders have been designed with a content management system in mind. Setting up a blog with a strong content management system helps to get ideas out in a sustained way.

Payment Methods 145

Payment Methods Technical Review Software Review Systems Review 145

FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As the Director of Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships at WP Engine , Carl has worked on many acquisitions and partnerships, including brands like Flywheel, Perfect Dashboard, Block Lab, and recently, Delicious Brains. So as probably most listeners know, WordPress is a content management system for building websites.

Software Review 148

Software Review Technical Review Development Team Review Branding 148

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 15, 2022

Product teams often fall into the trap of spending most of their time on the core functionality of the products they’re building. Without an accessible onboarding process , customers may never reach the stage where they can use the game-changing features your team has worked so hard to build, making outcomes difficult to achieve.

Onboarding 194

Onboarding Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review 194

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Scott’s newsletter makes a great point: as buying teams get bigger and bigger, our sales teams need to grow with them. In other words, the partners balance out each other’s strengths and weaknesses. First, identify your team member’s strengths and weaknesses. Solution review. Playing the right roles.

Underperforming Technical Team 131

Underperforming Technical Team CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review 131

Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We also reviewed six more contenders for the best web hosting for WordPress. On the other hand, if you are interested in web hosting’s technical aspects but don’t want to get your hands dirty, WP Engine is for you. This web host targets customers with at least some technical experience.

Engineering 112

Engineering Technical Review Systems Review Software Review 112

Sales Hacker

APRIL 10, 2023

Too often, I see sales teams thinking of their “ sales process ” as a set of stages in their pipeline and maybe a bunch of fields to complete at each stage. We were weak on some key functionality areas where the winning vendor was strong. Bad news from left field There was a change in company direction. It happens.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team Systems Review 113

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 4, 2019

That clarity is one of the main reasons I was so excited to join Intercom earlier this year – the company entered an industry dominated by impersonal and disconnected tools like ticketing systems and email with a vision to “make internet business personal.”. 1 Poor definition of value proposition and feature focus.

Branding 209

Branding Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Airlines 209

User Pilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

What are its strengths and weaknesses? This can help in gauging software adoption , detecting shadow IT, and optimizing the tech stack for better ROI. WalkMe offers a drag-and-drop editor for non-technical users and supports both mobile and web applications. Or bad, because it adds unnecessary complexity? WalkMe Pricing.

Technical Review 105

Technical Review Software Review Systems Review Underperforming Technical Team 105

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2018

Most sales and support teams are already well versed in conversations about data deletion, risk assessments and security frameworks, but those issues are going to become an even more prominent part of the discussion once GDPR comes into effect. Know your own systems. You are only as strong as the weakest link in your privacy ecosystem.

Underperforming Technical Team 220

Underperforming Technical Team Systems Review compliance Marketplace as a Service 220

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Previously hosted by Jamie Osler , a Senior Product Engineer at Intercom for over seven years, it’s now up to Principal Systems Engineer Brian Scanlan to pick up the baton and keep the chats going. The core of algorithms and systems is data models. The legal team isn’t there to slow R&D down. That is an ambiguous problem.

Engineering 178

Engineering Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Systems Review 178

Neil Patel

JANUARY 1, 2021

The best electronic medical records (EMR) systems can simplify a lot of the complex challenges today’s providers face. Here are the top EMR systems that are helping practices improve care, reduce burnout, and make every day less stressful for everyone who walks in the door. The Top Four Options for EMR Systems.

Systems Review 143

Systems Review Healthcare Software Review Marketplace as a Service 143

SaaStock

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The SaaStock team will be landing in São Paulo to run the region’s first Pan-Latin American SaaS conference, SaaStock LatAm. His first career steps were at Seer Technologies and Monitor Company in the 1990s. Afterward, Patrick founded several businesses in diverse sectors, including tech, healthcare, and finance.

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Scale Entrepreneurship Sales Hiring 207

SaaStr

JULY 25, 2021

The reason I contemplated doing it because I really want to be involved in cutting edge technology and work with smart people. You can have the great product and a great team, but the market of small or very niche. How defendable is the technology of the product or the business model? So I think it plays on both dimensions.

Sales Recruiting 258

Sales Recruiting Sales Hiring Scale VP of Engineering 258

Scytale

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

SOC 3 consists of 5 controls or Trust Service Principles (TSP) : Security – The systems and information are protected against any damage, unauthorized access, and unauthorized disclosure of information. Availability – The systems and data are available for use. Integrity – The data is processed completely and accurately.

compliance 52

compliance Underperforming Technical Team Scale Technical Review 52

Sales Enablement, SaaS and Growth

MARCH 23, 2020

The right mental models have a knack of becoming an integral part of a company’s operating system, and more importantly help employees make good decisions, more often. MSPOT An MSPOT is a simplified one page strategic plan used by HubSpot, and they have become an integral part of the company’s operating system.

Underperforming Technical Team 213

Underperforming Technical Team Scale Sales Hiring Marketplace as a Service 213

BetterCloud

JANUARY 15, 2025

This is why security teams require SaaS security assessments. It gives the bad actor access to a users browser, hijacks the session, and then redirects the user to malicious sites. One of the strengths of SaaS is its ability to integrate with third-party systems, including other SaaS apps. But whats in them?

Payment Solutions 52

Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 52

Audacix

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Table Of Contents Cheat Sheet for Application Security Best Practices Get It Now The Open Web Application Security Project ( OWASP) Top 10 is an essential resource for developers and security professionals, providing a comprehensive and broad consensus of the most common and critical security risks in web applications. What are OWASP attacks?

Software Review 89

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Systems Review Technical Review 89

Baremetrics

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This article will walk you through a full Stripe vs. Zuora comparison including features, pricing, user reviews, and more. Stripe vs. Zuora: Features Stripe vs. Zuora: Pricing Stripe vs. Zuora: Reviews Stripe vs. Zuora: The Bottom Line Conclusion. Stripe Reviews Stripe currently has an average rating of 4.4 Table of Contents.

Payment Methods 75

Payment Methods Payment Services Technical Review Merchant Services 75

How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Effective sales teams are also 81% more likely to be consistent CRM users , underscoring how vital these systems are for success. By the end of this guide, youll have a clear understanding of each platforms strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. Startups, SMBs, and mid-market; teams wanting all-in-one marketing + sales.

Scale 52

Scale Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 52

OpenView Labs

APRIL 13, 2020

Over the last 10 years, “growth” has become a thing in tech. Integration of the marketing and product tech stacks. Proliferation of iterative, experiment-driven, nimble approaches to product development (also known as Agile). The convergence of these changes has led many to realize that “growth” is a team sport.

Systems Review 98

Systems Review Technical Advisors Scale Technical Review 98

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. The potential impact of failed or inadequate internal systems, processes, procedures, etc.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payfac Payment Services SaaS Payments 88

User Pilot

MARCH 30, 2025

Ask users to leave reviews on the app store to add social proof to your app. However, there are good and bad ways to approach this tactic. Asking current users to review your app to increase trust and encourage the algorithm to display your app to more users. comparison posts, product lists, reviews, etc.)

Mobile 66

Mobile Acquisition Software Review Social Media 66

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 23, 2020

Though technology has allowed us to work remotely for quite some time, companies have debated whether it’s truly best for business. We caught up for a chat that ranged from how to stand out in a crowded marketplace to why it’s a bad idea to judge your product’s success simply based on how much time people are spending in it.

Technical Review 199

Technical Review Payment Methods Payment Solutions Development Team Review 199

InsightSquared

MAY 15, 2019

Pharmacy Tech. Sales Operations is Still Developing. As a result, many skillsets build the foundation of a strong team. A few are common categories: System Support. We are deep in the age of tech-based solutions and finding answers to problems we didn’t know we had! What makes a “good” or “bad” deal?

Sales Recruiting 110

Sales Recruiting Scale Technical Review Sales 110

User Pilot

AUGUST 26, 2024

From choosing the right data capture methods to navigating complex tools, SaaS companies must balance the need for detailed insights with the reality of technical constraints. Here are some of the best tools for product data capture: Userpilot — best no-code data capture technology for web apps. Get started with Userpilot today!

Outsourcing Services 105

Outsourcing Services Data Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 105

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

For example, if you’re getting ready to close the deal, sales team’s pretty darn excited. Average number of support cases and one that I love, and it’s really easy to track these days if you set it up correctly in your systems. You need to think about what are all those points? Are there particular trends?

Scale 238

Scale Underperforming Technical Team Sales Hiring Software Review 238

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This may happen due to a variety of reasons, which we will explore shortly. Operational Weaknesses The biggest cause of revenue leakage is the operational inefficiencies which occur behind transaction processes. Manual weaknesses can entail something as basic as putting an incorrect total amount on a customer’s invoice.

Payments 105

Payments Payment Features Payment Services Payment Solutions 105

OpenView Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

But no matter how thick a skin you develop, it’s never fun to be told ‘no,’ especially after you’ve spent significant time with an investor exploring a potential deal. To make matters worse, the customers revealed that instead of paying for a seat for each team member, they bought one login and shared it amongst 10 people.

Technical Review 73

Technical Review Scale Development Team Review Software Review 73

The Angel VC

MAY 4, 2018

I’ll be sharing a few specific observations from the S1 review, but let’s start with some more general thoughts about the company. Instead, I think that the right team has to hit the right opportunity at the right time. Dropbox's one big weak spot, in my opinion, is that the product is almost UI-less. It was pretty messy.

Underperforming Technical Team 143

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Systems Review Software Review 143

Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 5, 2022

After working on NASA’s Space Shuttle Main Engine, he went on to develop Portfolium, a social networking platform that allows students and graduates to showcase skills beyond the traditional resume to potential employers. Portfolium was eventually acquired, but the team behind it never stopped thinking about a better way to do it.

Scale 211

Scale Software Review compliance Technical Review 211

Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Despite her mother’s experience and prestige as a tenured faculty member at a major medical center, she felt the mental health systems weren’t putting the family at the center of their care, dismissing a lot of her insights and concerns. Little Otter and its family-first approach, they believe, is the antithesis of that.

Scale 223

Scale Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Technical Review 223