A startup with promising potential — strong traction, a clean cap table, and a strategic buyer — seemed set for success, aided by an AI-enhanced…
View More The Deal Didn’t Fail Due to AI: It Failed Due to Silence
Tag: Deals
Optimizing Sales Rep Ramp-Up Time for a Sub-30-Day Sales Cycle
With a sales cycle under 30 days, expect new sales reps to ramp up within 1-2 cycles, or roughly 30-60 days. 1. **First Sales Cycle…
View More Optimizing Sales Rep Ramp-Up Time for a Sub-30-Day Sales Cycle
PNY’s Overclocked RTX 5070 Ti Now Available at Retail
If you’re searching for a new GPU, you’ve likely realized that purchasing one at its suggested retail price isn’t easy. The new 50 Series graphics…
View More PNY’s Overclocked RTX 5070 Ti Now Available at Retail
Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI Rollback
Mary Richardson felt overjoyed when her 2SLGBTQIA+-focused dating app, Bindr, received recognition at Montréal’s Startupfest in 2024. The event helped her connect with Vancouver’s Bradley…
View More Queer Tech Founders Consider Moving to Canada Amid US DEI Rollback
Dear SaaStr: Should I Fire My Underperforming Sales Rep Now or Wait for a Key Deal to Close?
**Dear SaaStr: My Sales Rep is Grossly Underperforming but is Involved in a Key Deal. Should I Fire Him or Wait for The Deal to…
View More Dear SaaStr: Should I Fire My Underperforming Sales Rep Now or Wait for a Key Deal to Close?
Cohere: Canada’s Leading AI Prospect
At 9:59 am ET on Thursday, the main story in Canadian tech was that domestic VC activity had fallen back to early 2020 COVID-19 levels.…
View More Cohere: Canada’s Leading AI Prospect
European Tech Weekly Recap: Over €1B Raised in 40+ Tech Funding Deals
Last week, we tracked over 40 tech funding deals worth more than €1 billion, along with over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumors, and related news…
View More European Tech Weekly Recap: Over €1B Raised in 40+ Tech Funding Deals
Intense Day of White House Discussions May Redefine Ukraine’s Future
Monday’s meeting at the White House could be more crucial to Ukraine’s future and Europe’s security than last Friday’s US-Russia summit in Alaska. The Putin-Trump…
View More Intense Day of White House Discussions May Redefine Ukraine’s Future
Bending Spoons Secures €500M, Click Labs Acquires Evermile, Tesla Aims for British Energy Market Entry
This week, we observed more than 40 tech funding deals totaling over €1 billion and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumors, and related news stories…
View More Bending Spoons Secures €500M, Click Labs Acquires Evermile, Tesla Aims for British Energy Market Entry
Is Having a Phone Number on Your Website Still Important Today?
Dear SaaStr: Is Having a Phone Number on Your Website Still Important Today? Yes, definitely. Including a phone number on your website is crucial for…
View More Is Having a Phone Number on Your Website Still Important Today?