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We've teamed up with Dealroom.co to publish a new report on #SaaS startup efficiency💡 Here’s what we found: 📝Companies with over $5m funding outperform bootstrapped firms in revenue per employee. 📝Top startups generate $150k-200k per employee, 3-4 times more than the median across growth stages. 📝Revenue per employee remains steady as companies scale. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gq54eeBE

For startups, every dollar spent matters. ➡ Your AI use case needs to be more than functional - it needs to be profitable. ➡ Your data needs to be more than just a byproduct of your operations - it should be a strategic asset. ➡ Your cloud infrastructure needs to be more than just a cost center - it should be a revenue driver. ➡ Your partners need to be more than just vendors, they should be strategic collaborators invested in your success. Check out this article to hear more about how we're helping startups leverage AI, data, and the cloud to drive growth and profitability.

How do you grow your startup in today's volatile economy? 🤔 The answer might come in the form of customer-centric sustainable growth! 💪 In a time where investors are more hesitant to fund fledgling startups than ever before, SaaS leaders have to strive harder than ever to generate a truly remarkable product and gain traction in an overcrowded market. SaaS veteran Ton Dobbe has helped countless CEOs do just that. Find out how right here. 👇 #saas #saasgrowth #sustainablebusiness #futureofsaas https://lnkd.in/eCaweXGJ

We teamed up with Dealroom.co to create a Startup Efficiency Index, starting first by analyzing our own data. We are all about efficiency at Flashpoint Venture Capital so we were curious how various factors influence revenues at startups. What we saw was that top teams increased revenue/employees in the last 2 years irregardless of funding. These teams receive higher valuations as markets value efficient growth (as a proxy for future profitability) now more than ever. We want to keep expanding this research but we need your input for that, so as a special deal you get 6 months of free Dealroom access if you help us building this index. More details here:  https://lnkd.in/dSu7Y-ce

🚀 Scaling your tech startup can be challenging, but we've got the solutions you need for growth! Our latest article dives deep into the obstacles tech startups face and offers practical strategies to overcome them. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ey_p3Zkb #TechStartups #Scaling #Growth #StartupSuccess #UNLSolutions

Our latest article thoroughly analyzes how the nearshore model can boost the growth and efficiency of your startup. Discover how this strategy can provide you with access to world-class talent, competitive costs, and seamless collaboration. Don't miss out on this essential read for ambitious startups! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezkcGygE

🚀 Finding Harmony between Tech Mastery and Business Objectives: Challenges Faced by CTOs in Startups As a CTO navigating the startup landscape, it's tempting to dive deep into the intricacies of technology, obsessing over every coding decision or architectural detail. However, could our relentless pursuit of technical perfection sometimes obscure the broader vision? In my journey, I've learned that a myopic focus on technical brilliance can lead to overlooking the fundamental goal: the success of the business. In the rapidly evolving startup realm, factors like time-to-market, adaptability, and customer feedback often outweigh the quest for technical flawlessness. In my latest article on our website hiddenbrains.com, I explore the common missteps CTOs encounter when prioritizing technical prowess over business imperatives. I provide insights on achieving equilibrium, knowing precisely when to prioritize speed and agility versus laying the groundwork for future scalability. Read the full article here to join the dialogue on how CTOs can adeptly navigate the dynamic interplay between technology and business in startups! 💡 #CTO #TechLeadership #StartupWisdom

I’m less enamored with Lean Startups than I was 16 years ago. I think it was a good philosophy when people were first starting to take advantage of the plunging costs of building software due to open source and the cloud. The idea of product-market fit is the most recognized concept to come out of the Lean Startup movement. Everyone wants to achieve product-market fit even if most people cannot define it.  I guess you know it when you see it... Every startup is in a rush to say they have product-market fit because that is what is demanded of them. Saying you haven’t achieved PMF is like broadcasting you’re incompetent. But the opposite of product-market fit is not failure or incompetence. You could be researching, learning and iterating (or pivoting). For early stage investors especially, those activities sound like they would build a lot of future value. As Steve Blank (quoting Tolkein) says, “not all those who wander are lost.” To build better companies, especially outside of software (eg deeptech) we need to value the wandering. It has to be wandering for a purpose. The timing of when a startup finishes wandering might not neatly line up with how we name funding rounds. True innovation usually resists standardized frameworks. Read my full post, Sceptic Mode Part II: https://lnkd.in/g2HqneVV

Blog Spotlight 🤖 In deep tech and hard tech startups, the founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions, and maintaining a razor-s... Read More 👇