Sun.Jun 22, 2025

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Dear SaaStr: I’m a Seed Stage, First Time VP of Sales. What Should I Do To Be Successful?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: I’m a Seed Stage, First Time VP of Sales. What Should I Do To Be Successful? First off, congrats on the role—it’s a big deal. But seed stage is tough. You’re building from scratch, and there’s no playbook handed to you. So let’s get you on track to crush it. Master the Product and ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) You need to know the product inside and out — before you start.

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Podcast - Sales Forecasting Simplified with Mike Simmons

Membrain

Paul Fuller and Mike Simmons , founder of Catalyst Sales , dive deep into transforming sales forecasting by focusing on just two critical metrics: pipeline created and pipeline developed. Mike mentions that sales teams today are overwhelmed with data but lack actionable insights. The conversation highlights the power of simplifying complex systems and introducing clarity through well-defined, binary, past-tense sales stages.

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How 1,000+ B2B Startups Are — And Aren’t — Growing. The Real Data.

SaaStr

SaaS Capital just dropped their 14th annual survey analyzing growth rates across 1,000+ private B2B SaaS companies. This isn’t your typical “here’s what public companies are doing” report – this is real data from real private companies dealing with real challenges in 2025. Also, importantly, it’s not just a survey of venture-backed start-ups.

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What Is DevOps in Software Development? Key Concepts

G2

With more and more businesses employing rapid application development (RAD) workflows, switching to DevOps for operational efficiency has become a new norm.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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Navan Files for IPO: The Opening of B2B IPO Floodgates?

SaaStr

The IPO market has been … on fire in 2025. Every IPO other than Sailpoint is trading up, and we’ve got a jolt of momentum here for the first time since … well … 2021. The two so far in B2B, MNTN and Hinge Health are off to a strong start, but are arguably niche vendors. No “classic” B2B leader has IPO’d yet in this wave. But we may have our first.

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