Pontus Abrahamsson’s Post

Wrapping up the week before I go offline for a break. So excited for the folks i know that are starting new ventures. There are more than a few, but I'm totally energized to see what Andrew Thieman at The Parts Department, and Mike and Robb from @madewithverve come up with. And, it's cool to see small shops getting big wins (congrats Kevin DiLorenzo). Sending positive vibes to all my folks who are navigating the weirdest biz dev environment I've seen in 10+ years: Economy is pretty good, but clients are slow to pull the trigger on bigger projects. When in doubt, follow the advice of Owen Halligan on the easy two step process for success: 1) Go out there and then, step 2) Go get it.

In this month's "Obsessions" post, we're discussing how exceptional startup CEOs lead through a crisis, what really matters about "fun" at work, and how you can win the confidence game. Thanks so much for reading!

The funnest part about working in a fast growing startup run by a bunch of maniacs (in good sense) is that everything is at our hands reach. Story time A competitor of ours were in touch with this prospect X for months. We got into this deal extremely late as they got to know about us late (we are figuring this part out to get in front sooner with our branding efforts). However when we got into it, we realised they needed some integrations we did not support currently (Had it planned for later). From my previous experiences, I know what this means. Having to validate the need in a document and sending it for review, finding data around who has asked for this before to prove value for the Devs to pick it up with atleast a quarter long back and forth internally before we even start the partnership conversation. Now before I could panic, all I did was ping in a shared channel. People figured the ask made sense. In about three hours time we were able to get partnership meetings setup with these vendors (leveraged mutual connections everyone had at these vendors) and in a couple of days have tangible timeline as to when this would come out de-risking the deal. At this point in time, I feel like if I lose a deal its completely on me as everything else from product and the people here at RevenueHero seem perfect. It is fun to be able to run when everyone's walking.

Very excited to introduce PMF Method Retreat, our new 4-day intensive experience for super early B2B founders. When we shared our framework for finding product-market fit and opened up applications for PMF Method this spring, we were blown away by the response. After getting thousands of applications for just a handful of spots and bringing together a spectacular group of technical founders (coming from companies like Stripe, Vanta and Retool), we started to think about how to make the next cohort even better. We heard from many founders who were eager to join but couldn't commit to a months-long experience — or make the temporary move out to San Francisco — so we’re experimenting with the format. Same tactical sessions. Same targeted, hands-on support from Todd Jackson and the entire team. Still doesn't cost you any equity. But you don’t have to be SF-based for this one, and it’s refactored into a 4-day retreat that accelerates your progress — while quickly getting you back to building. If you're just getting started exploring a B2B opportunity, please don't overthink it, just apply. Deadline is 9/23, but the earlier the better.

Mondays are perfect for reintroductions, are they not? This is what I am building and we are certainly not tired to fix your own startup’s issues. It is simple! Just book a demo call here: https://lnkd.in/drDqSs4A Also, I want to connect with you. What are you building? #TheMediaQueen

Breaking into the US market is a dream for many SaaS companies, but it takes more than ambition to succeed. Cleeng’s CEO and Founder, Gilles Domartini, has shared some hard-earned insights on how his team turned this dream into reality. Here’s a look at their journey from remote European startup to a US market success story: ↪ Fast decision-making & bigger price points make the US market a prime opportunity for SaaS. ↪ Cleeng’s first deals were signed remotely via Zoom, keeping things simple and clear. ↪ Partnering with passionate advocates enabled them to build credibility without a full local office. ↪ Thinking big and aiming for top clients paid off - Cleeng has scaled to working with industry giants. 📈 Want to learn more about scaling your SaaS in the US? Dive into Cleeng’s journey and strategies here: https://lnkd.in/dvvDY22E

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Hey Product Founders! The last year or so I've been a part of a couple SaaS masterminds. I've seen the need for an easier entry point where founders at *all* stages—from idea to revenue—can connect and grow. We're starting a new online community called Founder Hub where bootstrapped software founders can connect, share challenges, and grow together. No agenda other than founders helping founders. DM me if you are interested in being a part!

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