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We created a tool to help founders see where they need to be and how fast they need to be growing to stay on the path to IPO. Read more about the Mendoza Line for SaaS and input your own numbers to see where your startup falls. https://lnkd.in/gc6vwhEt

Linktree has a growth rate of 9200% 📈 Why does SaaS industry grows every year along with many startUp successes? Commodity? User-friendliness? Ease of use? Trends? It's simple, it provides value. SaaS will only grow because its based exactly on the basic principle of solving someone's problem. Now, companies grow based on how big the problem solved is or how many people have that problem. Here's a reading on some SaaS companies that skyrocketed their growth 👇

Strategy Vs. Chaos: Why Startups Always Need a Strategic Plan [Forbes] When a business starts out, everything revolves around quick decisions, rapid growth and intense dynamics. This is typical for startup teams, who need to be quick and adaptable to gain an audience and a market share. But the truth is that you can't make this approach work. Without a clear strategic vision and a well-defined strategic plan, your efforts can quickly turn into chaos, which can be extremely costly…   Five Things Your Board Needs to Know About Innovation and Thought Leadership [CIO] Today’s boards are under increasing pressure to navigate their organizations through tumultuous times. Getting a clearer sense of the big picture, and the means to deliver it, can be a guiding, stabilizing, and accelerating force. There are many ways to educate your board about preparing the organization for tough times. Here are five specific areas to focus on regarding innovation and thought leadership…   Seven Customer-Experience Metrics Every SaaS Executive Team Should Measure [Inc.] Customer experience (CX) is a critical function for any SaaS business. But all too often, CX teams are left to fend for themselves when it comes to tracking critical metrics across the customer base. Drive results and business success with better tracking of these indicators…

Ever wonder why only 10% of SaaS startups secure Series B funding? Those who do typically see a 50% increase in ARR. Curious how you can be among them? We specialize in catapulting growing SaaS companies beyond the $10M ARR milestone. Here's how we do it: • Engineering Predictable & Scalable Sales Pipelines • Guaranteed results in just 90 days Our ideal partners are CEOs and founders who are serious about scaling their SaaS company beyond $10M ARR. If you're looking to increase ARR and MRR, attract new investment, and generate more revenue, we've got you covered. If you're a CEO or founder looking to overcome these challenges, then grab a complimentary copy of our Mastering the 5 (Non-Negotiable) SaaS Growth Pillars guide by following the link in the comments below. Note: If you don't see my comment below with the link, choose 'Recent Comments' in the dropdown below my post.

At startups in early-stage, you have no moat. We are building ours by not selling SaaS but **Software IS a Service**. Moats are built over time. Investors and customers are going to ask about it: "What is the difference and the competitive moat with you vs competitor X?" This question is usually a rhetoric one. If you are hearing this, know that you have not communicated your differences well enough. That is what is called product messaging. More often than not, your messaging can be the moat. I wrote about how we are building our messaging. Links in comments

This week's Friday Five - Strategy Vs. Chaos: Why Startups Always Need a Strategic Plan [Forbes]; Five Things Your Board Needs to Know About Innovation and Thought Leadership [CIO]; Seven Customer-Experience Metrics Every SaaS Executive Team Should Measure [Inc.]; and more... https://lnkd.in/gSvkqp9M

Book #3: "Getting Acquired: How I Built and Sold My SaaS Startup" by Andrew Gazdecki As developers, we often focus on the code, forgetting that our customers are regular folks who don't care what's under the hood. "Tell stories that excite your customers and align with their goals. While someone can copy your products or services, they can’t copy your brand."

As the Tech & SaaS industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 63% of start-ups don't make it, with 25% closing down during the first year, and only 10% surviving long term (data from upsilonit). So, what is it that separates the stalling start-ups from the successful scale-ups? Take a look at our article where we explore key strategies and insights to help start-ups navigate the growth journey effectively and unlock opportunities for sustainable success. #BusinessGrowth #TechGrowthStrategies  #ScalingSuccess  #BusinessGrowthSolutions

Ever wonder why only 10% of SaaS startups secure Series B funding? Those who do typically see a 50% increase in ARR. Curious how you can be among them? We specialize in catapulting growing SaaS companies beyond the $10M ARR milestone. Here's how we do it: • Engineering Predictable & Scalable Sales Pipelines • Guaranteed results in just 90 days Our ideal partners are CEOs and founders who are serious about scaling their SaaS company beyond $10M ARR. If you're looking to increase ARR and MRR, attract new investment, and generate more revenue, we've got you covered. If you're a CEO or founder looking to overcome these challenges, then grab a complimentary copy of our Mastering the 5 (Non-Negotiable) SaaS Growth Pillars guide by following the link in the comments below. Note: If you don't see my comment below with the link, choose 'Recent Comments' in the dropdown below my post.

Ever wonder why only 10% of SaaS startups secure Series B funding? Those who do typically see a 50% increase in ARR. Curious how you can be among them? We specialize in catapulting growing SaaS companies beyond the $10M ARR milestone. Here's how we do it: • Engineering Predictable & Scalable Sales Pipelines • Guaranteed results in just 90 days Our ideal partners are CEOs and founders who are serious about scaling their SaaS company beyond $10M ARR. If you're looking to increase ARR and MRR, attract new investment, and generate more revenue, we've got you covered. If you're a CEO or founder looking to overcome these challenges, then grab a complimentary copy of our Mastering the 5 (Non-Negotiable) SaaS Growth Pillars guide by following the link in the comments below. Note: If you don't see my comment below with the link, choose 'Recent Comments' in the dropdown below my post.