Lessons from failing to find PMF; Sales forecasting 101; Setting up your exit strategy
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Insights
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace, run by CEO Poppy Gustafsson, for $5.3B. Funds of funds Amkan Ventures founded by Raida Daouk aims to connect Gulf region investors with emerging U.S. managers with its first $10M fund. Primary Venture Partners launches its DEI-focused Factor Fellowship. Behind Genius Ventures run by Paige Finn Doherty raises its second fund of $8.9M. Impact Shakers launches €20M VC fund to back diverse founders across climate tech and impact infrastructure. How to prioritize company goals amid economic uncertainty. The danger of “What's Next?” and how looking too far ahead can hurt you now. It’s time to retire the term “user”.
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From builders and investors in our universe…
The early-stage founder’s guide to product-led growth
Wondering if product-led growth (PLG) is the right strategy for your SaaS business? GC’s Andrea Wang dives into the foundations of PLG, sharing insights from product leaders at Loom, Spline, and Notion. Explore different PLG models, learn how they differ from product-led sales (PLS), and discover key considerations for implementing PLG, such as organizational structures, success metrics, and determining if it aligns with your product and target audience…Read more.
Sales forecasting 101 for early-stage software companies
Want to build a predictable revenue engine for your startup? In this interview, Jackie Karmel, a former Stripe and Retool employee, shares her insights on the crucial role of sales forecasting. Discover when to start forecasting, who to involve, and how to adapt strategies for different sales motions and market conditions…Read more.
Do you set up your exit before you start your company?
By proactively building relationships with potential acquirers and competitors from day one, startups can potentially manufacture their own exit and achieve faster liquidity. While this approach may seem controversial and may not align with traditional VC models, it offers an intriguing alternative perspective on startup success and the path to acquisition. Elizabeth Yin on why founders should consider their exit strategy before starting a company…Read more.
The harsh realities of product-market fit
Merci Grace shut down her company Panobi and shares lessons learned from failing to find product-market fit. Merci discusses the importance of conducting customer research through proxies, the challenges of disrupting organizational silos, and the differing mindsets of executives and individual contributors when it comes to data transparency and efficiency…Read more.
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