Public and Private SaaS Valuations November 2023
I regularly track SaaS valuations as a part of my consulting business. Tracking the valuations of public SaaS companies is easy, privately held SaaS companies are a bit more challenging,…
Seed Stage VC Fundraising Q3 2023
The early stage VC funding market has experienced a significant decline since the market peak in February 2021. While most of my clients have viable products and market opportunities, fundraising…
SaaS M&A and Valuation Trends 1H2023
I regularly M&A and valuation trends in the SaaS industry. One of my go-to resources is the Software Equity Group’s free research. Their recent report 2Q23 Quarterly SaaS Report shows…
PreSeed Fundraising Trends Q3 2023
I consult with a lot of early-stage SaaS startups. Many are trying to raise a PreSeed round of VC funding, and most are struggling. VC fundraising has declined by over…
Attract the Best, Forget the Rest: Perfecting Your Market Research Participant Pool
A guest post from Gloria Martinez (gloriamartinez@womenled.org) For modern businesses, market research is a practical necessity for successfully launching a new product or service. The utility of this research often…
The Apps That Business Leaders Need to Create More Free Time
A guest post by Gloria Martinez (gloriamartinez@womenled.org) As a business owner, you already have plenty of tasks on your plate, from marketing your products to managing your staff. Unfortunately, with…
Conducting Successful Market Research Before Releasing a New Product or Service
A guest post by Gloria Martinez (gloriamartinez@womenled.org) At the end of the day, running a business comes down to managing the challenges and opportunities in front of you. And making…
Should Your SaaS Startup Have a ‘Plan B’ Exit Strategy?
It is every startup's dream to go public. An IPO is the pot of gold at the end of the startup rainbow. The unfortunate reality is that according to recent…
16 Best Product Management Memes for February 2023
I belong to a Facebook Group called Product Management Memes. It has over 6,526 members and is simply a meme stash for product managers, marketers, and corporate life. People post…
Inclusive Design: Why Women’s Voices Matter in the Creation of Technology
A guest article by Laura Clay Technology is all around us, and it has become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones and computers to smart homes and…