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How to run DeepSeek locally on your computer

Martech

Ever wondered if your Mac mini M4 Pro could become an LLM powerhouse? The short answer: not exactly but it can run DeepSeek R1 models locally without relying on cloud-based AI servers. Here’s how to set it up using Docker and Open WebUI for a seamless, ChatGPT-like experience while keeping your data private and under your control. With the right configuration, your Mac mini can handle fine-tuning, text generation and retrieval tasks without needing a dedicated server.

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One Thing is Clear: AI Makes a Lot of Business Software Look Awfully Expensive Today. Is Deflation Coming?

SaaStr

50 cents of compute for 500 dollars of value — Sam Altman (@sama) February 3, 2025 So just how much will AI remake classic B2B software? We are still learning. On the one hand, new AI-first entrants are rocketing to $10m ARR in a year. On the other hand, the classic leaders in SaaS have rebounded from 2024 lows both in terms of growth and market caps.

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Has the Super Bowl always been this important to marketers?

Martech

In MarTechs MarTechBot explains it all feature, we pose a question about marketing to our very own MarTechBot , which is trained on the MarTech website archives and has access to the broader internet. Q: Has the Super Bowl always been this important to marketers? A brief history of Super Bowl advertising Super Bowl advertising has evolved significantly since the first game in 1967.

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The Playbook for Going Upmarket with Stripe’s CRO and Checkr’s COO

SaaStr

"How @stripe Began to Target Enterprise Buyers" with CBO @jdewitt29 : 1Picked 30 names to win 2Built small Lighthouse Dev Team to do work 3Dev team came into every sales call 4Needed add solutions team pic.twitter.com/qNf3MhlayI — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) January 31, 2025 Want to know when to move upmarket and how to actually pull it off?

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AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

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The hidden costs of martech sprawl and how to overcome them

Martech

Look at your marketing stack. That sprawling collection of tools tells a story of ambition, necessity and maybe a little FOMO. Some 14,106 martech solutions are competing for your attention, a staggering 27.8% jump from the prior year. They overlap. They collect dust. They refuse to play nice with each other. And every month, another vendor pitches you the next game-changing solution to a problem you’re not sure you have.

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Dear SaaStr: What Are The Best Strategies for Raising Capital if Your Goal is To Get Acquired?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: What Are The Best Strategies for Raising Capital if Your Goal is To Get Acquired? Well, first, let’s be clear — it’s tough if your core goal is to get acquired for a big price in most cases. There really aren’t that many good acquisitions done a year. So if that’s really your goal — vs. building an Amazing Company — I’m worried you’ll fail.

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Monthly Subscriptions: Could this option boost your sales?

Sales Pop!

If youre looking for new ways to increase your sales, you may be considering subscription-based products or services. Subscriptions help you earn long-term income from customers instead of relying on infrequent or sporadic purchases. You can learn from other business models requiring monthly payments, like car insurance for different types of drivers , to see what you could carry over to your business.

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Sprout Social’s Secrets to Building a Customer-Driven Review Program

G2

For software companies, maintaining an authentic review strategy isn't just about collecting feedback it's about creating a continuous dialogue with customers that drives value across the entire organization.

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The Operator Investor: Angel Investing

Sales Hacker

More operators behind fast-growing SaaS companies are turning to angel investing - not just as a way to diversify but to actively support the companies they believe in.This is core to GTMfunds thesis: providing investment access and opportunity to operators. Similarly, this session is about access - through shared insights from those whove been there.In this digital live event, seasoned operator-investors and full-time venture capitalists will share how they got started, how they source and eval

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I Tested the 8 Best Auction Software That Made Bidding Easier

G2

Having worked in various nonprofits for over four years, Ive seen firsthand the complexities of setting up fundraisers, from managing donations to handling last-minute bidder requests. I understand the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to pull off a successful auction and why having the right tools can make all the difference.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Achieving Impact With Your Go-To-Market Strategy

Highspot

Driving successful go-to-market initiatives is no easy featand once launched, understanding how theyre performing can often feel like a guessing game. In fact, 90% of organizations fail to implement their strategies successfully, which often comes down to a lack of consistent execution. This execution gap is a major barrier to growth, largely driven by disconnected teams working in silos.

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AI: The Key to Maximizing Customer Tracking for Your Startup or SMB

Salesforce

Customers are the heart of every startup or small and medium-sized business (SMB). Without them, growth feels impossible. But keeping up with what your customers want can often feel overwhelming. Thats why you need customer tracking for your startup or growing business. It helps you learn more about your customers what they like, what they need, and how you can serve them better.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Examples: Your Ultimate Guide for 2025

G2

What is an ERP System? Understanding the Basics Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become the backbone of modern businesses, serving as comprehensive software solutions that integrate and manage core processes across an organization. In 2025, these systems have evolved into sophisticated platforms that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to drive efficiency and informed decision-making.

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7 Top CRO Tips on Annual Planning

Sales Hacker

Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter by GTMnow – read by 50,000+ to scale their companies and careers. GTMnow shares insight around the go-to-market strategies responsible for explosive company growth. GTMnow highlights the strategies, along with the stories from the top 1% of GTM executives, VCs, and founders behind these strategies and companies. 7 CRO tips for smarter annual planning 1.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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70 Words That Win: Sales Terms Every Rep Should Know

Salesforce

Words hold power in friendships and communities, but also in sales. Using the right sales terms can make your prospect feel secure instead of defensive, as if they’re investing in an answer rather than being pressured into a decision. You’re not selling tools or closing contracts; you’re offering solutions and building partnerships.

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The Business Acumen of Tariffs

The Advantexe Advisor

This is an urgent edition of the Advantexe Advisor Blog that is being shared with our clients and community. As the work week starts, US businesses are struggling to understand the short-term and long-term implications of the government's decision to implement tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The purpose of this document is to share business insights and to help our clients understand the business acumen of the tariffs.