The Latest From SaaStr: Behind the Round with SaaStr: Qualified.com Raises $12m Series A

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By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, August 5, 2020
 
     
 

Tom Taulli Qualified.com, which operates a conversational marketing platform, has raised a $12 million Series A round (the total funding is $17 million since inception).  The lead on the deal...
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By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, August 5, 2020
 
     
 

OK so this I think the first negative or at least “bummer” post I think I’ve ever written on SaaStr in 8 years.  We’ve been through ups-and-downs in SaaS since...
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By Team SaaStr · Wednesday, August 5, 2020
 
     
 

Lan Xuezhao is the Founding Partner at Basis Set Ventures. Today She discusses how everything is changing in the current climate, the  rise of war-time founders, having teams work remote,...
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By Jason Lemkin · Tuesday, August 4, 2020
 
     
 

I remember the first time I worked directly for a CEO.  I’d reported to leaders before, and a VP before, but never the CEO. It was also my first start-up...
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The Affordable 401k for Startups
By Amelia Ibarra 

Small businesses starting a new 401(k) plan may be eligible to receive up to $16,500 in tax credits over three years to offset plan administration costs. Learn how to get started with Guideline's 401k calculator.


 
 
 

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