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Why B2B Marketplaces Are Red-Hot

Haystack

In addition to this trend, in 2019 I’ve noticed another one — a growing interest among VCs in B2B marketplaces. Let me state upfront that the idea of B2B marketplaces is not new. As a result, I believe more founders are looking at variations on b2b models, and now more of those happen to be marketplaces.

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5 Mobile Optimization Tactics for B2B SaaS Sites

ConversionXL

And that problem is mobile. Though the topic of mobile conversion rates of ecommerce websites is often broaches, it’s rare we talk about SaaS or B2B. “People don’t buy on mobile,” we say. The Mobile Website Design Problem (B2B Saas Edition). Well, the answer is “people who use mobile.”

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What Angel Investing & Florida Condos Have in Common

Both Sides of the Table

Instead investors are looking for the next flash sale, private sale, game dynamic, social games that rely on mobile platforms with geo-fenced, location aware offers. I continue to be excited about the Mobile Web (as distinct from the Mobile App). I still love B2B application. That is conformity. Why should you care?

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5 Mobile Optimization Tactics for B2B SaaS Sites

ConversionXL

And that problem is mobile. Though the topic of mobile conversion rates of ecommerce websites is often broaches, it’s rare we talk about SaaS or B2B. “People don’t buy on mobile,” we say. The Mobile Website Design Problem (B2B Saas Edition). Well, the answer is “people who use mobile.”

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Tale of Two Valleys: LA and the Bay Area from an Investor’s Perspective

Mucker Lab

In Silicon Valley, given how tightly knit the ecosystem has become, and how well-networked entrepreneurs have learned to be, there is almost no such thing as “proprietary” deal flow. The top tier funds see almost all of the best deals. LA is the home of Snapchat, Tinder, and Whisper – social mobile apps swinging for the fences.

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How we can improve the odds of finding unicorns

Version One Ventures

Mobile and social product experiences are making learning more affordable, efficient, engaging and effective. Mobile marketplaces. The ubiquity of mobile makes it quicker and cheaper to connect buyers and sellers. The ubiquity of mobile makes it quicker and cheaper to connect buyers and sellers. B2B marketplaces.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

Many tools designed for B2B marketing in general are also relevant to investors. I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Point Nine Capital uses Qwilr to create modern, mobile-native collateral. She answered, ‘We see a lot of deals.’ I said we had a lot of deal flow.