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🎯 CMOs: Master GTM Alignment at GTM2024! 🤝 Join us for a transformative workshop at Pavilion's GTM2024 in Austin: "Optimize Your GTM Motions to Maximize" 📅 October 16, 10:15-11:00am CT 📍 Sunflower - 4th Floor 🎙️ Led by: Shari Johnston (COO at Winning by Design) and Kelly Hopping (CMO at Demandbase) In this session, you'll learn: - How to be obtain rational alignment, driven by KPIs and processes, and emotional alignment, rooted in trust and collaboration - How to enhance performance at every stage of the customer journey, from awareness to expansion - through practical examples and a real-world case study from Demandbase’s Pipeline Builders Committee - How alignment fosters better customer outcomes, stronger internal relationships, and increased revenue Marketing leaders, this is for you. See the link in the comments to save your seat! #GTM2024 #MarketingStrategy #RevenueArchitecture

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🚨 SaaS M&A Hiring Guidance is Here 👇 🚨 M&A in scaling SaaS companies is holding steady with at least 120 acquisitions per quarter per data tracked by Carta. M&A is a great way for SaaS companies to expand their reach into TAM, grow their share of wallet, or expand into new geographies. There are also a large pool of companies available to acquire. The challenge is the M&A strategy in scaling SaaS is all too often put at risk by hiring an inexperienced leader, not having any clear owner, or not setting the function up for success. In this episode of In/organic, I walk through what to expect from a SaaS M&A leader, the role of the broader executive team, and common hiring mistakes. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! https://lnkd.in/egrM6G5b

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On this episode of the Extraordinary Pursuits Podcast, John Frazier, CEO of indinero joins BIP Ventures' Mike Vandiver. These experienced accounting and finance experts discuss why regular expert financial guidance should be a priority for startups. They offer insight into the ways that outsourcing a CFO can be a game-changer for early-stage companies – and how to do it. Listen in to: ☑️ Learn the risks of getting your financial guidance wrong ☑️ Spot common, avoidable pitfalls (and then miss them) ☑️ Understand when it's time to bring in a CFO ☑️ Get tips for choosing the right partner Listen or watch on your favorite podcast channel. 🎧 https://buff.ly/3xcYxA2 #StartupSuccess #OutsourcedCFO #FinancialStrategy #EarlyStageCompanies #InDinero #Podcast

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On this episode of the Turpentine Finance podcast, our CFO, Dan Fletcher, joins host Sasha Orloff to share how CFOs can build trust with the CEO and the board to balance growth and profitability across different company stages. Dan also discusses the differences in working with PE vs VC investors, and more. 💡 Tune in 🎧: https://lnkd.in/dUy3ZK-V 

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⚡POWER UP: ABM IN ACTION ⚡ B2B marketing all-stars Brian Pesin from Sift, Jordan Rochester from CivicPlus, and Kerri Krovitz Martinek from Sandler joined moderator Adam Kaiser for the second installment of our #LevelUp webinar series. These leaders candidly discussed the challenges, best practices, and their proven results from embracing an account-based approach — providing a roadmap for others looking to follow in their footsteps. Here's some advice they shared: ✅ Start small and scale up. ✅ Continuously refine your approach. ✅ Foster close collaboration between marketing and sales. ✅ Use data and intent signals to identify and engage high-potential accounts early in their buying journey. Keep reading for more recommendations and takeaways from their discussion: https://okt.to/A8hlyM

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The #1 thing that gets canceled during every down cycle by virtually every business are large technology projects. In this week's episode, Sean Mooney breaks down BluWave, LP's Q1 2024 PE Insights Report and offers a deep dive into the latest trends, strategic shifts, and economic indicators shaping the private equity sector. Tune in to hear a detailed analysis of how PE firms are positioning themselves for growth amidst evolving economic conditions. #privateequity #quarterlyinsights #economy #technology #trends

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Did you check out last week's BluWave's Karma School of Business Podcast episode? Sean Mooney unpacked trends and key takeaways from our recently released Q1 Insights Report, including how the Q1 resurgence in technology initiative investments signals the beginning of the next economic cycle. Learn more about our Q1 takeaways by listening to the episode on any podcast streaming platform, or at the link in the comments below, where you can also request your full copy of the Insights Report. #privateequity

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📊 Exploring SaaS financing? Don’t miss the founder and CEO of Bigfoot Capital Brian Parks’ latest episode on the Scale Your SaaS, where he tackles the topic of debt vs. equity financing for SaaS companies. Brian offers expert insights into the pros and cons of each approach, helping you navigate your options and make the best choice for scaling your SaaS business. Brian’s analysis and expertise shines a light on how SaaS companies can make strategic financial decisions to fuel growth. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3AWv52Q . . . . #SaaSFinancing #DebtVsEquity #BrianParks #MattWolach #ScaleYourSaaS #BCPR #FinancialStrategy

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As emerging growth companies navigate the venture capital landscape, understanding the nuances of financing rounds is crucial. One key distinction founders often encounter early on is the difference between a priced round and a non-priced round. In this month's installment of our "A Founder's Toolkit" series, Jason Acevedo aims to demystify these two approaches, highlighting their respective pros and cons and the types of securities typically issued. Learn more - Link in comments! #KickOffWithKlehr #FoundersToolkit #PricedRounds #FinancingRounds #VentureCapital #Funding #Investors #Startups #Entrepreneurs #StartupAttorney

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Did you know that, based on the most successful IPOs, the average spend on S&M is edging close to 50% of revenue? How does this compare to your budgeting for 2025? Even the most disruptive tech solutions will ultimately fail if no one hears about them. If you need help planning and executing a strategy for success, let the pros at ProVision Partners lay a foundation for growth that exceeds your expectations.

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Venture debt volume is on pace for a record year as high-growth companies navigate the current #VC investment environment. With equity becoming more expensive, venture debt has proven to be a useful tool for late-stage #startups looking to fuel growth and extend their runway. Check out this new article from SVB’s Mike Devery + Kyle Larrabee for a quick overview of recent venture debt trends and tips on how to size a debt facility for your company: https://lnkd.in/gf7F2gbn

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Scale Venture Partners spoke with BILL CEO & Founder René Lacerte to discover what it takes to be successful in fintech, what matters when unlocking GTM in vertical software, and what it's like on the other side of the boardroom. Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3KkxMNd

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#fundingalert 💼Company: Backflip 💰Funding: $15Million ⚡Round: Series A 👥Investors: FirstMark, Crow Holdings, Vertical Venture Partners, LiveOak Ventures, Revel Partners, ECMC, Greg Waldorf, Rob Barber, and Gregg Freishtat, ATTOM Data Solutions Backflip empowers businesses to revitalise houses. Their comprehensive real estate experience, financing solutions, and user-friendly technologies will help you complete the task. Reviving homes may help real estate entrepreneurs enhance local communities, according to Backflip, a proptech + fintech business. The money will be used by the business to increase operations and development initiatives. Backflip is a real estate finance technology startup that helps business owners buy and remodel single-family houses. Josh Ernst serves as the company’s CEO. Joshua Ernst, Rob Barber, Sophia Lorena Buesing✨ Read more - https://lnkd.in/gERU9rg6 To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #realestate #realestateinvesting #tech #technews #entrepreneurs #technology #investing #realestatenews #fintech #proptech #startup

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Chief Outsider Slade Kobran and Bob Renner, Operating Partner at Inverness Graham, recently discussed Bob's unique perspective on driving growth and unlocking potential. Tune in to learn: 💡 Bob's proven investment strategies and deal management insights 💡 How to navigate challenges with changes like the Covid-19 pandemic 💡 The power of leveraging external expertise for strategic growth If you're a CEO looking to overcome growth hurdles and realize untapped potential, this episode is a must-watch! 🎥: https://bit.ly/3WN6yGm #CEO #BusinessGrowth

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In private equity, where rapid, strategic enhancements are crucial, a Fractional CMO’s impact can be profound. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AXpL6 #Fractionalcmo #Cmo #Marketingleadership #B2Btech #Growthstrategy

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