The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

Kiren Sekar, CPO of Samsara, shares his journey scaling the company to $500 million ARR in just six years. He discusses innovative strategies for tapping into underserved markets, emphasizing the significance of customer feedback and a resilient company culture. Kiren highlights how engaging directly with users and iterating on products has driven their success. Additionally, he explores the critical elements of building effective teams, aiming for high performance and growth. Tune in for actionable insights from his wealth of experience!

Alice Katwan, SVP and GM of North America Sales at Twilio, shares her expertise on cultivating high-retention sales teams. She discusses effective strategies for attracting and keeping top talent, especially in remote settings. Katwan emphasizes the importance of a supportive culture and psychological safety in career development. She also highlights the benefits of personal connections and celebrating team achievements to foster motivation. With her insights, listeners can optimize their sales teams for long-term success.

Spenser Skates is the CEO of Amplitude, one of the leading customer analytics services for enterprises and product makers. But getting customers like Twitter, Instacart, Match, and IBM didn't happen overnight. Spenser lays out the mistakes young companies will often make as they grow, and how he positioned Amplitude for growth and success. He found these lessons essential for founders to learn on their way to $100 million ARR and beyond. In this episode, Spencer discusses: * Focusing on the product and expansion * Taking your company public This is the second half of Spenser's session from 2022 SaaStr Build. You can find the first half in Episode 546 here: https://sites.libsyn.com/77527/saastr-546-the-secrets-to-going-big-going-multi-product-and-going-public-with-amplitude-ceo-spenser-skates-part-1 Full video: https://youtu.be/2UPMCcC3OHQ Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the 🌎largest community for B2B software. Subscribe for weekly updates: https://www.saastr.com/subscribeform Twitter: https://twitter.com/saastr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724976 Quora Group: https://www.quora.com/q/cloud Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaStr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saastr/ Our North American Event: https://bit.ly/2OXeAYh Our European Event: https://bit.ly/2OZTad8

Spenser Skates is the CEO of Amplitude, one of the leading customer analytics services for enterprises and product makers. But getting customers like Twitter, Instacart, Match, and IBM didn't happen overnight. Spenser lays out the mistakes young companies will often make as they grow, and how he positioned Amplitude for growth and success. He found these lessons essential for founders to learn on their way to $100 million ARR and beyond. In this episode, Spenser will discuss laying the right foundation for long-term success: * Find the right product-market fit * Build the best founding team for growth * Hire a team of people more talented than you * Surround yourself with a well-rounded board of advisors Full video: https://youtu.be/2UPMCcC3OHQ Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the 🌎largest community for B2B software. Subscribe for weekly updates: https://www.saastr.com/subscribeform Twitter: https://twitter.com/saastr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724976 Quora Group: https://www.quora.com/q/cloud Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaStr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saastr/ Our North American Event: https://bit.ly/2OXeAYh Our European Event: https://bit.ly/2OZTad8

Carly Brantz scaled marketing at SendGrid to grow company revenue from $5M to $200M. Now as DigitalOcean CMO, she's focused on marketing to its developer and startup audiences and helping them on their growth journeys. Carly will share lessons learned as a marketing leader – and how simplicity, community, credibility and happiness – provide a powerful platform for growth. SaaStr GM & SVP, Marketing Amelia Ibarra joins Carly for the discussion. Full video: https://youtu.be/Qu6wr3u2-yU Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the 🌎largest community for B2B software. Subscribe for weekly updates: https://www.saastr.com/subscribeform Twitter: https://twitter.com/saastr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724976 Quora Group: https://www.quora.com/q/cloud Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaStr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saastr/ Our North American Event: https://bit.ly/2OXeAYh Our European Event: https://bit.ly/2OZTad8

In this engaging discussion, Madhu Muthukumar, CPO at Notion with a rich background from Twitter, Oculus, and Robinhood, dives into the crucial first 90 days for product leaders. He shares insights on navigating expectations and the stark reality new leaders face, emphasizing the importance of communication and team alignment. Madhu also discusses strategies for collaboration and accountability, as well as how to enhance customer satisfaction through product-led approaches. His anecdotes make for an informative yet enjoyable listen!

In this engaging discussion, Justin Bedecarre, CEO of Raise Commercial Real Estate, shares his expertise on the future of work and office spaces. He dives into the evolving dynamics of hybrid work and how tech companies are reassessing their spatial needs. The conversation highlights the renaissance of San Francisco's SOMA district and the competitive landscape for prime office leases. Furthermore, they delve into the changing workforce trends across major cities, emphasizing the critical role of physical spaces in fostering collaboration post-pandemic.

The SaaS world is competitive, and standing out in a highly saturated market takes remarkable hard work and skill. However, the companies that adapt and create transformational change tend to survive. COO Anu Bharadwaj's years of experience at Atlassian have shaped her outlook on how to thrive in the market. In this session, Boast.AI Co-Founder Lloyed Lobo interviews Bharadwaj as she shares Atlassian's five building blocks to win. This podcast is an excerpt of the full interview, which you can find here: https://youtu.be/zQCdwoT7Kak Want to join the SaaStr community? We're the 🌎largest community for B2B software. Subscribe for weekly updates: https://www.saastr.com/subscribeform Twitter: https://twitter.com/saastr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2724976 Quora Group: https://www.quora.com/q/cloud Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaaStr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saastr/ Our North American Event: https://bit.ly/2OXeAYh Our European Event: https://bit.ly/2OZTad8

Sam Blond, Chief Revenue Officer at Brex, delves into the art and science of setting achievable revenue targets for sales teams. He discusses the timing for establishing targets and the importance of incremental monthly goals to maintain morale. Using sports analogies, Sam highlights how positive expectations can enhance team dynamics, while emphasizing the need for transparency and alignment between individual and company objectives to foster a winning culture. His insights offer a strategic lens on transforming target-setting practices in dynamic environments.

Discover 15 actionable strategies to supercharge your sales team and close deals with your current leads. Learn how hiring dedicated operations leaders can boost efficiency and why consistent communication from leadership is essential. Explore the importance of specialized roles, realistic quotas, and recognizing sales achievements to foster collaboration. Plus, uncover how weekly webinars can strengthen relationships with prospects and customers, ultimately maximizing your team's support and performance.