Software By Rob

JANUARY 25, 2012

After co-hosting MicroConf in early 2011 I was on the prowl for the next big thing. Depending on your market, the ROI can be better any other traffic source you can find (with viral traffic the most common exception). Even through the five day outtage in early 2011, and the semi-regular downtime throughout 2010 and 2011.

Acquisition 63

Acquisition Software Review Fresno Algorithm 63

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

The signals are loud and clear : seed and late stage valuations are getting frothy and wacky, and hiring talent in Silicon Valley is the toughest it has been since the dot.com bubble. The New Bubble : (2011 – 2014): Here we go again…. (If Rules For the New Bubble: 2011 -2014. Carpe Diem. We’re now in the second Internet bubble.

Internet 335

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 335

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

It has been awesome, flattering, and humbling to see that post went viral and has been seen by so many thousands of people — mainly aspiring entrepreneurs — and has been translated into many languages. The most important hiring criteria for your executives is cultural fit. As CEO, you are responsible for every hire.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

Cracking the Code

MAY 25, 2010

out 25 company going public is bought in the process,the likelihood is fairly low" Bob Goodman, Bessemer on the same panel: " Bankers are good negotiators, thats why you hire them: the only way to get something out of them is to adopt a take it or leave it stance! "."having ► 2011. (2). Popular Media: the key to viral marketing.

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Software Review Cloud IPO Jordan 74

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Firstly, keep in mind that chaos creates opportunities and there will be a huge prize for the companies able to navigate carefully through this downturn (competitors will disappear, you will be able to hire great talents.). ► 2011. (2). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. sales and marketing. (10).

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Portfolio 48

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

As soon as you’ve climbed the Sales Learning Curve, begin ramping your sales force by hiring renewal-oriented account managers. Only after reaching $1M MRR, consider hiring European sales and services execs behind customer demand. ► 2011. (2). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Stay local.

Software Review 48

Software Review South Korea IPO Portfolio 48

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Only after reaching $1M in CMRR should you consider hiring European sales and services execs behind customer demand. To understand when the business has started to climb the sales learning curve and is in a position to hire more reps profitably, you have to think in terms of CMRR instead of bookings.

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Software Review North America Europe Metrics 48