The Latest from SaaStr: Why I’d Rather Be Acquired by Vista Than a Big Tech Company

By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 5 Interesting Things, Scale

Recently a number of founders have reached out to me about offers to acquire their company from Private Equity firms like Thoma Bravo, Vista, etc.  Once you cross $10m-$20m ARR in SaaS, you’ll likely start getting these calls and emails.

M&A isn’t all fun.  Yes, you get liquidity.  But once you sell it, it’s not yours anymore.  You’re not the sole boss, you don’t get to make the decisions.  “Bean counters” tell you what to do.  And your upside is capped.  You can even … lose your sense of purpose and self sometimes.

Read the full article: Why I’d Rather Be Acquired by Vista Than a Big Tech Company

By Jason Lemkin · Wednesday, March 23, 2022 |  Hiring, Leadership

The other day I was meeting with a great CEO who had raised a modest seed round.  Enough to invest, but not enough to go crazy with.  He’d found several good First VP candidates. In particular, a strong first head of marketing and a strong first head of product.  He asked which to hire first.

The answer was obvious — both!

Read the full article: What Order Should You Hire Your Management Team In?

By Amanda Beaty · Tuesday, March 22, 2022 |  Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources

These days, every company knows the buzzwords: diversity and inclusion. But today’s talent pool is looking for more than words in a PR statement. 

This requires effort from your entire organization, and Handshake VP, Employer Partnerships Jessica Peluso outlines some changes that you can make to your brand, and your application, interview, and offer process that will help find the talent you are trying to attract and hire.

Read the full article: How to Attract, Hire & Build a Diverse Sales Team with Handshake VP, Employer Partnerships Jessica Peluso (Video)

By Amelia Ibarra · Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | Blog Posts, SaaStr Events

SaaStr Europa just got a major upgrade.

With 1,251 SaaS CEOs, Founders, and Revenue Leaders already attending SaaStr Europa 2022 – we had to make a choice: move to a bigger venue or disappoint a lot of fans.

So, we’re officially upgrading our space and moving SaaStr Europa Barcelona to the beach, and taking over the entire CCIB – Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona.

Read the full article: SaaStr Europa Moves to an Even Bigger Venue: Join 2,500 SaaS Professionals in Barcelona

SaaStr CEO and Founder, Jason Lemkin, shares the top 15 ways to help the sales team close more right now, this year -- with the same number of leads you already have!!

TIRED OF BORING VIRTUAL MEETINGS?

By Amelia Ibarra

Elevate remote-gatherings and ignite employee interactivity with Welcome’s video engagement platform. This includes employee onboardings, all-hands, team building, and much more.

FOR SAAS MARKETERS, IT’S NOT A MATTER OF BRAND VS. DEMAND PERFORMANCE, IT’S BOTH.

By Amelia Ibarra

SaaS marketers are tasked with creating content that builds brand AND captures demand. But can one piece of content do both jobs? Get the guide to learn how.

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