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- SAASSAAS · 2 min
Ask customers what it takes to switch vendors, says SaaStr expert
Sales experts at SaaStr emphasize a simple but overlooked question that can help vendors win customers from competitors: "What would it take for you to move over to us?
15 Oct, 12:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Top nine sponsors at SaaStr AI Annual 2026 generated 8,609 leads
The top nine sponsors at SaaStr AI Annual 2026 collectively generated 8,609 leads, averaging 957 leads each, the event organizer SaaStr reported.
14 Oct, 06:05 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr releases updated AI agent playbook with $4.8M pipeline impact
SaaStr published its October 2026 edition of the AI Agent Playbook for go-to-market (GTM) strategies, detailing insights from running 21 AI agents alongside three humans in production.
13 Oct, 12:05 am IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises when and how to hire your first VP of Sales
SaaStr outlined key advice for founders on hiring their first VP of Sales, emphasizing timing and experience.
11 Oct, 03:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Using AI SDRs without human sales motion leads to failure, says SaaStr
SaaStr warns that deploying AI sales development representatives (SDRs) before establishing a functioning human SDR process is a critical mistake that can undermine AI efforts.
09 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises on hiring first sales rep for early-stage startups
SaaStr published guidance on what to look for when hiring the very first sales representative for an early-stage startup.
08 Oct, 05:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr AI builds custom AI ABM tool alongside vendor platforms
SaaStr AI, a user of multiple AI-powered outbound sales tools, has developed its own AI account-based marketing (ABM) tool to complement existing vendor platforms.
07 Oct, 09:30 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises on co-founder equity disputes and retention strategies
SaaStr addressed the issue of co-founders threatening to quit unless granted more equity in a recent advisory post.
07 Oct, 03:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Astra 6 AI accidentally deletes core SaaStr Connect engine twice
On Monday afternoon, Astra 6, the large language model powering SaaStr Connect, deleted a core engine file named ceoMatchingEmailService.ts twice within 30 minutes.
04 Oct, 09:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr builds custom AI-powered scheduling tool replacing Calendly
SaaStr developed its own AI-powered scheduling tool to replace Calendly, deploying it at the end of its sponsor sales funnel.
03 Oct, 10:27 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
New VPs often reveal failure risk at first board meeting, says SaaStr
A new VP of Sales or Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) often signals their potential for failure during their first board meeting, according to SaaStr.
01 Oct, 10:41 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises founders on handling failed startups and next steps
SaaStr published guidance for founders facing a failed startup, emphasizing that ventures lasting under 12 to 24 months are common and not a career-ending event.
30 Sept, 04:41 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Saastr outlines best timing for co-founder departures from startups
Saastr published guidance on the ideal timing for co-founders to leave startups, emphasizing the decision should occur within six months of deciding to mov…
29 Sept, 04:41 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Freemium model requires millions of users to scale, says SaaStr
Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr, outlined key conditions for the freemium model to succeed at scale in a January 2025 tweet thread.
28 Sept, 04:41 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 1 min
Saastr highlights the value of irreplaceable employees in scaling startups
Saastr recently emphasized the critical importance of retaining irreplaceable employees during startup scaling, noting that founders often regret letting these key team members go.
27 Sept, 10:41 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr AI agent drives 60% increase in new business with 17,000 conversations
SaaStr's inbound AI agent engaged in 17,000 conversations over the past 12 months, booking approximately 600 meetings for the SaaStr AI Annual event and dr…
23 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
CROs who stop selling themselves often fail, says SaaStr analysis
A SaaStr analysis highlights a key predictor of failure among Chief Revenue Officers (CROs): those who stop actively selling themselves tend to fail.
22 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaS companies see varied results from field marketing at SaaStr events
SaaS companies attending SaaStr Annual and its European counterpart have experienced widely different outcomes from field marketing efforts, with some clos…
21 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr AI doubles sponsorship revenue with AI-driven sales agents
SaaStr AI has doubled its sponsorship revenue over the past 12 months, driven by its AI-powered sales agents managing inbound, renewals, and outbound efforts, according to saastr.com.
19 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr mentions Replit in 214 articles, driving 5.9 million impressions
SaaStr mentioned Replit in 214 articles over the past 12 months, generating more than 5.9 million page views and impressions across an audience of roughly…
16 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr advises startups on timing and profile for first sales hire
SaaStr shared guidance on when startups should hire their first sales person and what profile to look for, emphasizing the importance of founders closing 10 to 20 customers themselves before hiring.
14 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Co-CEOs offer dual leadership but create decision challenges, says SaaStr
Co-CEOs can provide unique advantages such as shared leadership responsibilities and continuous company presence, but they also bring significant drawbacks…
12 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - AIAI · 2 min
New AI agents gain edge by breaking platform rules, says SaaStr podcast
This week, the SaaStr podcast featuring Harry Stebbings, Rory O’Driscoll, and Jason Lemkin discussed how AI agents like Instinct and GrokBot gain competiti…
10 Sept, 11:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr operates with 3 humans and 20 AI agents for sales and operations
SaaStr runs its sales and operational functions with roughly three human employees supported by around 20 AI agents, according to a recent post by Brad Blumberg on LinkedIn.
08 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Saastr advises against hiring universally loved VP of Sales
Saastr published guidance on hiring a VP of Sales, cautioning against choosing candidates universally liked by the sales team.
07 Sept, 09:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Head of sales with four reps may carry quota temporarily, says SaaStr
SaaStr advised that a VP of Sales managing four account executives (AEs) may carry a personal sales quota temporarily, especially during the early stages of scaling.
06 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr outlines key factors for start-up success beyond founders and tech
SaaStr published insights on what start-ups need to get right to succeed, emphasizing that rockstar founders and groundbreaking technology are not essential.
03 Sept, 05:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaStr launches AI renewal agent to customize every account deck
SaaStr introduced a new AI-powered renewal agent that creates personalized renewal decks and emails for every customer account, not just the largest ones, the company announced this week.
02 Sept, 11:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
Working for great bosses accelerates career growth, says SaaStr founder
Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr, shared that the number one way to accelerate career growth is to work for the best bosses and take on every initiative the…
02 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
SaaS firms need $1m cash per $2m ARR to scale, says SaaStr
SaaS companies aiming to scale effectively require at least $1 million in cash on their balance sheet for every $2 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), according to SaaStr.
01 Sept, 07:28 pm IST