Blog categorized as SaaS

The Pitfalls of SaaS Free Tiers: What to Avoid

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The Pitfalls of SaaS Free Tiers: What to Avoid
Many SaaS founders view free tiers as essential for growth, yet numerous startups find this approach costly and ineffective. A free tier should support user conversion, not just user acquisition.

How We Vet PLG Startups: 5 Red Flags Hiding in the Pitch Deck

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How We Vet PLG Startups: 5 Red Flags Hiding in the Pitch Deck
The article discusses the pitfalls of assessing Product-Led Growth (PLG) in SaaS companies, emphasizing five critical red flags during due diligence.

How to Calculate Your True PLG Velocity Score™

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As a SaaS founder, you’re drowning in data. You have dashboards for ARR, sign-ups, churn, and a dozen other metrics. Yet, most of these are lagging indicators; they tell you the results of last quarter's strategy. To win in today's market, you need to measure the leading indicators of grow...

Deconstructing a Startup's GTM to Find True Scalability

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Deconstructing a Startup's GTM to Find True Scalability
Venture capitalists prioritize scalable Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies over initial revenue results. Successful pitches show a clear Ideal Customer Profile, logical GTM connections to unit economics, evidence of a repeatable sales process, and stable, healthy metrics.

Choosing Your First SaaS Hire: Marketer vs Salesperson

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Choosing Your First SaaS Hire: Marketer vs Salesperson
Choosing the right first commercial hire for a SaaS company is crucial, as it affects product-market fit and resource allocation.

How to Structure a Good-Better-Best Pricing Tier That Naturally Drives Upsell and Expansion Revenue

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How to Structure a Good-Better-Best Pricing Tier That Naturally Drives Upsell and Expansion Revenue
As a SaaS founder, optimizing your pricing page is crucial for growth. Implementing a "Good-Better-Best" tiering model can transform your pricing strategy into a revenue-driving product.

A Template for Reporting SaaS Metrics That Build Confidence and De-Risk Your Next Round

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A Template for Reporting SaaS Metrics That Build Confidence and De-Risk Your Next Round
After closing a funding round, founders face the pressure of sending their first investor update.

How to Build a Business Model That Balances Growth and Profitability from Day One

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How to Build a Business Model That Balances Growth and Profitability from Day One
The Rule of 40 is a foundational performance benchmark for SaaS companies, combining revenue growth and profit margins.