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💡 What does it take to build products that truly stand out? In his recent newsletter, Jaryd Hermann shares five actionable insights that product builders won’t want to miss. From designing distinct, memorable brands to overcoming productivity anxiety, these insights offer a roadmap for builders looking to drive impact. One standout takeaway: ask “Who?” questions over “What?” to create meaningful direction in both career and team-building choices. Hermann also highlights the growing value of high-output generalists—those who can thrive with limited resources and adapt to ambiguity. Curious to learn more? Read the full post and share your thoughts below! #ProductManagement #StartupGrowth

In the world of marketing, words are more than tools—they’re touchstones for connection, markers of trust. Chris Silvestri’s article explores the often-overlooked nuances in language, and how AI can help bridge the gaps between brand messaging and customer perception. Through a structured, five-step approach, he shows how AI-powered personas can help companies "speak" their customers' language, enhancing clarity and relevance. How does your team navigate the complexities of customer communication? I’d love to hear your strategies below.

In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, startups are uniquely positioned to drive innovation and economic growth. Microsoft and a16z have outlined key policy recommendations to empower these ventures, emphasizing the need for regulations that foster opportunity, promote competition, and support open-source innovation. By ensuring equitable access to AI resources and encouraging a diverse ecosystem, we can unlock unprecedented potential across industries. What role do you believe startups should play in shaping the future of AI? Share your thoughts below.

Casey Winters shares his roadmap for building scalable marketplaces, drawing insights from his growth roles at Grubhub, Pinterest, and Eventbrite. His advice centers on selecting markets with diverse suppliers, focusing on high-demand customer habits, and leveraging unique data loops for sustainable growth. For startup founders, it's about balancing scalable acquisition strategies with early non-scalable efforts to validate demand. Curious about the biggest hurdles marketplaces face? Explore Winters' do's and don'ts for turning a promising marketplace into a billion-dollar platform.

I've been working with the founders of Temba https://gettemba.io/ and Intract https://intract.com/ for a few years now and hearing their massive progress on PMF and MRR this week was so exciting. These teams are relentlessly pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible in their respective industries. Watching both companies execute on their visions through the rough spots and the twists and turns has been an inspiring journey, and this is only the beginning. Proud to back founders who not only dream big but deliver consistently. Onward and upward, Temba and Intract! #Startups #SeedStage #MRR #VentureBuilding #Innovation #FizzyVentures

Developer relations (DevRel) is more than just community building—it's about driving real product adoption. SignalFire’s latest article outlines key strategies for startups to unlock that pivotal 'aha' moment for developers, turning users into advocates. From tight feedback loops to leveraging open-source tools, this guide is essential for any tech startup looking to scale. #DevRel #Startups #DeveloperExperience

"Today we are going to delve deep into various facets of user retention metrics, including their importance in the B2B SaaS landscape, an industry where user (and customer) churn can significantly impact both revenue and growth. What you’ll learn in a nutshell: User vs. customer retention: in B2B SaaS, user retention focuses on engaging individual users, while customer retention tracks the company's overall relationship. Both are critical to long-term success and are often interdependent. Key user retention metrics to track: essential user retention metrics include Daily/Monthly Active Users (DAU/MAU), feature adoption rate, session length, and churned users. These metrics provide insights into engagement and satisfaction. Importance of product analytics in improving user retention: using tools like June, companies can analyze user behavior, optimize the user experience, and prevent churn through data-driven insights. Impact of user retention metrics on long-term business success: how high user retention enhances customer loyalty and contract renewals, making it a key factor in B2B SaaS growth and revenue "

As a SaaS founder, I've spent countless hours poring over metrics, trying to figure out if my company is on the right track. But the landscape of go-to-market metrics is constantly evolving. What worked ten years ago might not cut it today. That's why I was excited to read this piece by Kyle Poyar, a partner at OpenView who's been at the forefront of SaaS metrics for over a decade. Kyle breaks down the latest thinking on GTM metrics, from the classic "Rule of 40" to newer concepts like "Magic Number 2.0." He explains why traditional metrics like CAC payback are becoming less relevant, and offers updated frameworks that better capture the realities of modern SaaS businesses. Whether you're an early-stage founder or a public company exec, this guide will help you measure what truly matters for growth. //

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"But wait—I think there is even more money to be made. (Lucky you!) Over the last few months we’ve seen LLMs get really good at producing mini-applications or mini-websites in response to user queries. In March 2023, software researcher Geoffrey Litt saw this coming with his post on “malleable software,” where LLMs temporarily make new, unique endpoints that users interact with. Once the user is gone, the endpoint disintegrates into digital dust. Ambient software could enjoy the revenue expansion of traditional software by increasing the complexity or volume of quick-use applications customers could build on top. Instead of charging for adding more users, you could charge for adding more mini-apps or workflows. Think of an always-referenced view of data or something like that." https://buff.ly/4def8mK //This is a brilliant read on the rapidly exploding market