Software Equity Group 2024 SaaS M&A Review
I regularly track SaaS valuations and M&A activity. I appreciate solid fact-based analyses. For years, I have enjoyed the Software Equity Group’s reporting. They recently published their SEG 2025 Annual…
Product Management and M&A. Musings of a reformed private equity operator
I regularly track SaaS valuations and M&A activity. I appreciate solid fact-based analyses. For years, I have enjoyed the Software Equity Group’s reporting. They recently published their SEG 2025 Annual…
Generative AI is making its way into consumer products like never before—but has it gone too far? The Zelos 450 electric wood pellet smoker, featuring WiFi and AI-generated recipes, exemplifies…
The marketing technology landscape is evolving rapidly due to artificial intelligence, moving from traditional cycles to multiple overlapping ones. By 2025, five segments will characterize this evolution: Indie Tools, Incumbent…
The SaaS landscape is evolving, with key trends influencing M&A activity and public performance from 2Q2024 to 3Q2024. Stability in the U.S. economy offers strategic planning opportunities, while global IT…
The Maxio Institute Q2 2024 Report outlines strategies for CEOs of early-stage SaaS companies facing growth challenges. Key insights include the advantages of fixed-rate pricing for revenue predictability, targeting high-growth…
The Real Deal-Breakers Pre-Seed and Seed Stage CEOs Should Focus OnFocusing on product differentiation and a clear value proposition is vital for attracting buyers.
The startup ecosystem, fueled by venture capital, faces a "silent recession," with early-stage firms seeking $1 million or less experiencing significant challenges due to economic uncertainty and rising interest rates.…
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4o, Gemini, and Perplexity.ai are assessed using the WildHallucinations benchmark to handle "hallucinations"—generating incorrect information. ChatGPT-4o excels in well-documented areas, Gemini prioritizes accuracy over responsiveness,…
California's SB-1047 aims to regulate AI, sparking debate over innovation and responsibility. Critics worry it might stifle development by placing accountability on tech companies for AI-caused harm. Amendments address some…
The SaaS Marketecture technique provides a structured method for competitive analysis in the SaaS market by focusing on seven key factors: vendor identification, founding year, estimated revenues, headcount, headcount growth,…