Sat.Sep 28, 2024

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Dear SaaStr: Do VCs See Founders As Somewhat Beneath Them?

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Dear SaaStr: Do VCs See Founders As Somewhat Beneath Them? It can feel that way at times. I’ve felt that way at times, even today! As both an investor and a somewhat successful founder. But it’s not that simple. VCs never work as hard as the best founders, and even when they do, it’s not the same. Everything is on your shoulders if your startup doesn’t make it.

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Jason Lemkin + Kyle Notion CRO Owner: “Why Revenue Leaders Must Run Toward Bad News” (Video + Podcast)

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Kyle Norton CRO of Owner is kicking off a new podcast for Pavillion with revenue leaders, and we were lucky enough to be guest #001 here: It’s a great convo on many SaaStr themes — but from the perspective of a VP Sales / CRO. From Kyle’s summary: Here are eight takeaways from our conversation. Stop worrying you’re going to lose your job Many revenue leaders operate under the misconception that they’re scapegoats for low performance, but Jason argues this is typically not th

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SaaStr Annual 2025 Tickets Will Never Be Cheaper

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Just signed a term sheet with a founder I met at the poker table at SaasTr annual, Thanks @jasonlk for a great event! — Martin Tobias (Pre-Seed VC) (@MartinGTobias) September 26, 2024 So we’re already off to the races for planning for SaaStr Annual 2025 , especially because we’ve moved it back to earlier in the year (where it always was pre-2020), to May 13-15 on our 40+ acre campus in SF Bay!