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APRIL 13, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Friday, April 13, 2007. How the use of internet is transforming the software industry. In the past seven years, Internet has changed the business landscape and software has not been an exception to the rule.

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OCTOBER 4, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, October 4, 2008 About the author ( Update January, 2010: This post originally dates from October, 2008 back when I first started writing this blog. I got my start programming on an old IBM XT; it was thanks to MUDs that I first discovered the internet. Eric, love the blog. Thanks much.

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MAY 25, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: design , internet , sales and marketing. 5 comments: Radu Prisacaru - UK Internet Marketer. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). at 5:39 PM.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). at 5:00 PM.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. and the second SaaS public transaction in history behind the acquisition of Webex by Cisco in 2007 for $3.2B. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6).

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JULY 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Today, United did not: David stroke back at Goliath using the power of internet technologies. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive.

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). anecdotes. (13).

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). anecdotes. (13).

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 27, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). Hard times.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. 26 Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), the oldest venture capital practice in the United States, today announced the closing of a $350 million supplement to its current fund family, BVP VII, which closed in June 2007.

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MARCH 10, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. The definition becomes for the last quarter of 2007: CAC Ratio = (GM (Q4 07) - GM (Q307)) x 4 / S&M costs (Q307) A CAC ratio of one would be equivalent to breakeven marginally on a new customer in one year. internet. (6).

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JUNE 23, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In addition, Cardo got a lot of press for this initiative - so, overall great PR at minimal cost and this shows how web 2.0 Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6).

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). anecdotes. (13).

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. I will be sure to tell all all of my blog buddies about your site bba. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. ► 2007. (10).

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. The historical CAC trends are now available on the Google Spreadsheet that you can access by clicking on this link and I have also posted a live feed on the CAC ratio trend on the left column of the blog. internet. (6).

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 5, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Friday, January 05, 2007. Happy New Year 2007! Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. ► 2007. (10). VC lifestyle.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. The internet is your new channel and Technology Enabled Service providers are among the few partners that actually care if you succeed (more.) Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition).

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JANUARY 28, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. You have been 2,950 to visit the site in 2007 and you looked at 3,920 pages. This has proven to be true in 2007 and we will see how resilient these trends are in a recession. Blogged with Flock. internet. (6).

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 10, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). at 3:04 PM.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Internet and Online Business. Even with the turmoil in the capital markets in the second half of 2007, it was another record year for merger and acquisition activity. During the first Internet boom, companies that provided services to tech start-ups were all too happy to work for stock. Learn how from the experts at PR Newswire.

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MARCH 23, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Friday, March 23, 2007. The following chart compare the impact of the tsunami in 2005 on the website traffic vs. the viral marketing campaign that they launched in 2007 with Popular Media. internet. (6).

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JUNE 18, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Monday, June 18, 2007. To download the application, click here This application has been developed by the team of Snap (the great company thanks to which you can preview any link on this blog) and Idealab.

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 30, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Friday, March 30, 2007. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr.

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Cracking the Code

JULY 6, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Friday, July 06, 2007. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. at 7:21 PM.

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). anecdotes. (13).

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Cracking the Code

APRIL 18, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Labels: anecdotes , internet , Online Gaming. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. ▼ 2007. (10).

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FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Monday, February 12, 2007. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr.

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DECEMBER 16, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). anecdotes. (13).

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Answers Ask Entrepreneur Home Business Operations Business Opportunities Sales & Marketing Advertising & PR Finance & Accounting Franchises Home Business Human Resources Internet/E-Commerce Legal Issues Starting Up Technology Most Recent Answers How Can I Streamline My E-Commerce Operation? July 31, 2007 |. BY Asheesh Advani. |.

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JULY 6, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Friday, July 06, 2007. Blogged with Flock. Really trustworthy blog. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. at 7:09 PM.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. 2007 was a turning point for the SaaS industry with the successful IPOs of NetSuite, SuccessFactors, DemandTec, Salary.com, Aprimo and Constant Contact. internet. (6). Monday, February 04, 2008. Andrew Biss.

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DECEMBER 7, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). Zune vs. Ipod.

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MAY 15, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Steve believes these baby boomers will become a large market of internet savvy people up for grab. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Cracking The Code.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). at 4:04 PM.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. ► 2007. (10). for Lawson?

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Scott co-founded Postini and a bunch of email stuff at Google after Google acquired Postini in 2007. Last week, on the LinkedIn engineering blog, details on the new LinkedIn Intro app were shared. This weekend, LinkedIn made another blog post. If they’re not, the Internet community will do it for you.

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JANUARY 22, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Just stumbled upon your blog as I'm working on developing my companies Saas comp plan. Note: high CAC ratio means high productiviy (see blog post for definition). internet. (6). Blog Archive.

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