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By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, July 14, 2021
 
     
 

Q:  As a startup founder, what’s the best way to announce your departure to the team and leave on good terms? The startup is series A/B, with 30+ employees. I...
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By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, July 14, 2021
 
     
 

And, the one thing better than exceptional support, is exceptional support that's included free in your subscription. Not many people know this, but that's a secret HubSpot moat. Something the...
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By Jason Lemkin · Tuesday, July 13, 2021
 
     
 

Q: Dear SaaStr: A VC Seems Interested. What Are the Odds a Deal Happens? "he said they were really interested" is not a termsheet "they want to preempt but just...
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By Jason Lemkin · Monday, July 12, 2021
 
     
 

We have an incredible line-up for SaaStr Money 2021 this Wednesday!! From the CEO of Chime, to the COO of Plaid, to the CMO of Marqeta, the best of Cloud and...
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By Jason Lemkin · Monday, July 12, 2021
 
     
 

Q: What are some common blind spots and mistakes startups make when hiring for and building out a sales team? Some of the top blind spots founders and even VPs...
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By Jason Lemkin · Sunday, July 11, 2021
 
     
 

Q: I’m starting a job at a SaaS company after years in consumer apps. What should I know that might not be obvious to a newcomer? You have to love...
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