SaaStr
DECEMBER 5, 2024
So it’s interesting how folks craft headlines from data. Carta release its latest funding data the other data for 2024 Year-To-Date here : What you can see is that large, hot AI later stage deals overall are indeed driving venture capital deployments up ~ +17% the year. But that’s for late-stage capital. Most of it AI driven. For early stage VC, it’s actually down -9% in 2024 over 2023.
The Daily Egg
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Adobe Fireworks was a graphic design tool developed initially by Macromedia. It became part of the Adobe family in 2005, when Adobe Systems bought Macromedia. […] The post What Was Adobe Fireworks? + The Best Alternatives Today appeared first on The Daily Egg.
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Clouded Judgement
DECEMBER 20, 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 Fed Bomb The markets were enjoying a nice little Santa Claus rally until this Wednesday when the Fed decided to shake things up! The Nasdaq dropped >3.5%, which I believe is the largest drop after a fed meeting going back to the onset of Covid.
Payrix
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The world of Embedded Payments saw remarkable developments in 2024, shaping strategies and innovations across the industry. In a compelling discussion on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast, Ian Hillis hosted payments veterans Ella Aguirre and Michael Veatch to reflect on the past year. The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. 4 key takeaways from Embedded Payments in 2024 Takeaway #1: Maturity in Embedded
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Tom Tunguz
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If you needed proof that every software company is an AI company , here’s the evidence. 46% of all US venture financings in dollar terms in 2024 were AI. This revolution breeds in every corner of the startup ecosystem : 37% of Seeds, 35% of Series As, 67% of Series Bs, 24% of Series Cs, & 47% of Series Ds were AI companies. Within a year, half of software companies are AI companies.
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SaaStr
DECEMBER 11, 2024
So one of the quiet SaaS leaders that has just crushed it in 2024 is Doximity: At $550m in ARR, it’s worth a cool $10.4 Billion (!) — or 20x ARR. And its stock it up a stunning +90% this year. What’s going on? A combination of: Growth re-accelerating. Doximity is growing 20% now, vs. 18% at $450m ARR. Insane profitability. 53% EBITDA.
The Daily Egg
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A user experience (UX) strategy is a detailed plan that outlines how you can achieve a specific vision for your customers user experience. Thats one. The post Creating A UX Strategy Your Boss and Users Both Love appeared first on The Daily Egg.
Predictable Revenue
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Sendoso's early success didnt come from chance. It resulted from solving a real, overlooked pain point in the market. The post From 0 to 100 Customers: Channels, Challenges, and Wins with Kris Rudeegraap appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
USIO
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Businesses are beginning to lean on digital payout solutions to make payment processes smoother, faster, and more reliable. One game-changer in this shift is digital disbursements, transforming how companies handle payouts, reimbursements, and refunds. Just as platforms like Usio have reshaped consumer expectations, digital disbursement solutions are revolutionizing how companies handle large… Source The post How Digital Disbursements Drive Efficiency in Corporate Payments appeared fi
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Tom Tunguz
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Remember the first time you touched a computer screen instead of typing commands? We’ve lived through distinct epochs of human-computer interaction: the cryptic beauty of command lines, the intuitive dance of graphical interfaces, & the ubiquity of browser-based computing in the SaaS era. It’s different now. When I manage spreadsheets, I don’t want to manipulate formulas anymore.
Buffer Resources
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Video is the ultimate attention-grabbing medium, but what about the sound? The invisible force of audio has a huge impact on how your subscribers perceive you and act based on your content. The background music of your YouTube video can influence viewer emotions, increase attention, and impact purchase intent, according to research from Texas A&M University.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Ironclad CEO and co-founder Jason Boehmig joined Seema Amble, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz at SaaStr Annual to share their observations on what’s currently working and what’s not quite there yet for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in SaaS. With Ironclad’s journey from an AI-first concept in 2014 to a Series E+ company and a16z’s extensive portfolio view, their insights offer a valuable perspective on the current state of AI in SaaS.
The Daily Egg
DECEMBER 2, 2024
User experience (UX) designers create digital spaces that deliver content in a visually appealing and functional way to help visitors accomplish a. The post What A UX Designer Does And Why They Get Paid Well appeared first on The Daily Egg.
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
Predictable Revenue
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Learn about the role of emotional intelligence in cold selling and how to use it to connect with your customers and team. The post The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Cold Selling appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
USIO
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Managing billing efficiently is critical to maintaining healthy cash flow and keeping customers satisfied. Refining your invoicing process, particularly the print and mail components, can significantly reduce stress and improve overall operational efficiency. Manual invoice creation is time-consuming and prone to errors. Automation is your ally here.
Tom Tunguz
DECEMBER 16, 2024
From the pit lanes of Formula One to the secretive world of commodities trading, from the championship poker tables to storytelling competitions, I enjoyed a wide range of different books this year. Here are my favorites : Every Hand Revealed by Gus Hansen : A hand-by-hand narrative of Professional poker player Gus Hansen winning the 2007 Aussie Millions tournament.
The Moz Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Looking for guidance to create an SEO strategy in 2025? Discover the top SEO trends with predictions from 23 search experts.
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SaaStr
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Dear SaaStr: What Were Your Top Financial Mistakes as an Entrepreneur? I’ll share a few of mine: First, the big, meta financial mistakes: In the first start-up where I was a VP, we as a team voted to sell our company to a company about to IPO for $1 Billion — instead of to Amazon for about $250m. The thing is, the company we sold to went bankrupt and I made nothing.
The Daily Egg
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Are you looking for a career as a user experience (UX) director? Or are you part of an HR team thats hiring a UX director? The post UX Director: A Complete JD + Everything You Must Be Good At appeared first on The Daily Egg.
Kalungi
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As a founder or executive of a small B2B SaaS company, you’re no stranger to the pressure to grow—and grow fast. Whether you’re chasing your next funding round or racing to show investors a return on their confidence, speed often feels like the only option.
Inturact
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In Q3 2024, we witnessed a telling shift in our lead generation: two prospects for our agency came through AI search agents like Perplexity and ChatGPT, and one through a review site called Clutch. In contrast, organic search—once our primary source—generated just a single lead throughout the entire year. The rest? All from referrals and partnerships.
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.
Sales Hacker
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The GTM Podcast is available on any major directory, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Guy Yalif is a seasoned B2B SaaS executive with over 20 years of go-to-market experience. As the co-founder and CEO of Intellimize (acquired by Webflow), Guy brings a unique perspective from his journey through iconic companies like Microsoft, Yahoo, and Twitter, as well as his background in aerospace engineering.
The Moz Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The new Moz Local has launched! With new features, an updated interface, and even more data, you can now manage more than just your location data with this all-in-one local SEO solution.
SaaStr
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Dear SaaStr: What Was Your First Step When You Decided to Do a Startup? For me, both times, it was to find my co-founder. In my first start-up, arguably I invented the idea of the company , but my co-founder invented the technology. It was really all her. Step 1 was seeing if we wanted to do this crazy idea together. The second time, my first co-founder and I started working together before the idea came together.
Buffer Resources
DECEMBER 10, 2024
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. OK, that’s a little dramatic — but a little planning ahead will go a long way in helping you map out your social media content for the coming months. My favorite way to start some content planning? Mapping out all the year's key dates and holidays. That’s where this hefty list comes in.
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.
Kalungi
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As a SaaS founder, you’ve done the impossible—brought your idea to life, secured funding, and captured the attention of your market. But now the real challenge begins : scaling your business, meeting aggressive growth targets, and keeping investors happy—all while managing a growing list of responsibilities.
FastSpring
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Cade , the antitrust regulation agency in Brazil, is joining the list of governments and agencies around the world that are telling Apple to allow steering from apps to other payment options than just Apples own, Reuters reports. The agency stated on Nov. 25 that Apple needs to lift restrictions regarding payment methods for in-app purchases, and that Apple must allow app developers to add tools such as hyperlinks to other sites to help facilitate those other purchasing options, Reuters continue
BetterCloud
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The holidays are about to zoom past us. The best way to show appreciation to any of your staff is with a nice gift. But what do you give an IT pro? We know you need a realistic gift you could actually give your IT staff. Don’t worry. We got you. And does your IT pro really want another gadget ? So, don’t look at this as just the IT Professional Holiday Gift Buying guide.
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