The Latest from SaaStr: 5 Interesting Learnings from Atlassian at $3 Billion

THE LATEST FROM SAASTR

By Jason Lemkin  · Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | 5 Interesting Things, Scale

So we looked at Atlassian on the 5 Interesting Learning series pretty recently, but given all the tumult in the markets, we thought it was a great one to take a look at again as it’s now crossed $3 Billion in ARR.

Because despite the naysayers, the doom-and-gloomers, and more … many of the best in SaaS are growing as faster or faster than ever.

Atlassian is one of them. 

DEAR SAASTR

By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | Growth, Q&A

Founders tend to worry a bit too much about getting fired — and not enough about transparency.

Yes, it does happen. And sometimes, it’s very dramatic, see e.g., Travis Kalanik at Uber.

But most investors absolutely do not want to fire founders.

We're getting close now!

Only 33 days til we take over the Bay Area for SaaStr Annual 2022, Sept. 13-15 at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Don't miss the opportunity to network with 10,000 SaaS Founders, CEOs, and VCs this September.

A LOOK BACK

By Amanda Beaty · Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Blog Posts

In the run up to SaaStr Annual, we’re looking at a bunch of classic sessions from the past.

Jeff Lawson, CEO of Twilio, has been part of SaaStr Annual almost since the beginning. He was scheduled to speak at SaaStr Annual 2016, but Twilio’s IPO forced a change in plans. We were so excited to have him in 2017 and beyond!

FUNDRAISING

By Jason Lemkin · Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Early, Fundraising

So as an investor, I was fortunate to have a strong start.  My first investments ended up performing quite well.

But as time goes by, you see the patterns.  What works, and what doesn’t.  And why.  And as more time goes by, they haven’t all worked out.

DEAR SAASTR

By Jason Lemkin · Saturday, August 6, 2022 | Scale

If it “failed” after < 12 months or so, even 24 months, it doesn’t matter too much. No one will care either way. And there’s no need to explain yourself, apologize, or feel like a failure. No need.  Just tell folks you gave it your best and it didn’t work out.

Dust yourself off, and decide if you want to do another one.

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