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Incredbile New Speakers for SaaStr Annual and SaaStr.ai Summit 2025! CEOs Calendly and Bolt; CRO ServiceTitan; CBO Perplexity and Much More!
- Incredbile New Speakers for SaaStr Annual and SaaStr.ai Summit 2025!
- CEO Calendly, Bolt.new, Instabase, CBO Perplexity and more added to the speaker line-up
- CEO HubSpot, Snowflake, Dropbox, and other notable CEOs already confirmed
- Several new CMOs, CCOs, VPs, and VIPs also added to the list of speakers
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology Faces Major Layoffs Amid Government Cuts
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is facing major layoffs due to government cuts.
- The cuts may impact agency operations that ensure safety standards across various industries.
- The AI Safety Institute, established by former President Joe Biden, is particularly at risk.
- Legislators and civil society organizations express concerns about the potential economic consequences and Elon Musk's involvement with competing AI entities.
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Rethinking Leadership in Venture: Bringing the lululemon Playbook to Startups
- Most VC firms prioritize funding rounds and market traction, often neglecting the people who make success possible.
- Overwater believes that leadership and people development are the foundation of an enduring company.
- Overwater is a connected ecosystem designed to accelerate leadership and company-building, offering founders support and resources.
- Overwater's approach is to invest in founders who can build and lead a generational company.
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Our Approach: How Overwater Finds & Fuels Transformational Companies
- Breakthrough companies start with a deep understanding of problems and the potential for technology to reshape industries.
- Overwater identifies founders and technologies poised to drive the next wave of transformation.
- They back founders and teams reshaping industries and rebuilding systems from the ground up.
- Overwater invests in people who can reimagine the future and leverage their network and programs to accelerate growth.
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The Genesis of Overwater: A Different Kind of Venture Firm
- Overwater is a venture firm aimed at filling the gaps where traditional venture is failing founders.
- The firm focuses on commercialization, leadership, and culture, in addition to capital and product.
- Overwater aims to help founders navigate challenges and grow personally, professionally, and commercially.
- The firm seeks to differentiate by providing a hands-on ecosystem and forging unique connections.
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Afore’s $185 Million Fund IV: Introducing Pre-Seed 2.0
- Afore raises $185 million for Fund IV, the world's largest pre-seed fund.
- Pre-seed rounds represent nearly 60% of all seed deals, indicating a growing trend.
- Afore's portfolio has a collective market cap exceeding $13.5 billion, delivering cash back to LPs.
- Afore introduces Pre-Seed 2.0, an expanded product that supports founders in early stages of idea exploration and product-market fit.
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Arize AI hopes it has first-mover advantage in AI observability
- Arize AI is an observability platform that helps evaluate and monitor AI models and applications.
- The platform uses a combination of AI models and human evaluation to identify errors and issues.
- Arize has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round, bringing the total funding to over $130 million.
- The company plans to focus on improving its main product and expanding into voice and AI agent segments.
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How AI is Really Changing SaaS From the CEO of Procore, co-CEO of Monday and Chair of HubSpot
- AI is expected to radically change the construction industry by automating tasks and improving decision-making.
- Both startups and big companies, with access to proprietary data, have the potential to win in the AI revolution in B2B software.
- Monday, a SaaS company, has implemented AI to analyze unstructured data and perform tasks such as resume reviews.
- Pricing for AI in SaaS is still in the early stages, with Procore not charging for AI, Monday charging per use, and HubSpot experimenting.
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SAFEs vs. Convertible Notes: One Wrong Move Could Cost You Half Your Company
- SAFEs aim for speed and simplicity, while convertible notes build in extra terms.
- Convertible notes feature clauses like interest rates and repayment obligations.
- Maturity date in convertible notes can impose pressure and unwanted terms for startups.
- Some investors prefer structured notes for security, while others love SAFEs for quick deals.
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Negotiation Psychology in Startup Funding: What VCs Don’t Tell You
- Venture capitalists (VCs) assess the psychological resilience of startup founders in addition to evaluating their pitch.
- When a VC says 'no,' they are often testing the founder's response.
- Strategic pauses during negotiations can increase offer values by 15-20%.
- Successful negotiations focus on preparation, conduct during the meeting, and follow-up after the meeting.
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The DEI Backlash in VC: Why I’m More Fired Up Than Ever
- The recent DEI pushback is affecting women in venture capital and has motivated the founder of unlock VC, a platform and community for women in VC.
- Diverse teams and funds drive more successful companies and better returns, as seen through data and examples from the UK.
- The impact of supporting women in VC becomes evident at events like the annual summit, promoting solidarity and hope for positive change.
- Preferential treatment and lack of diversity in VC hinders merit-based decisions and limits the potential innovation and inclusive practices in the industry.
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Dutch-based Polestar Capital launches €500M fund to support zero-emission mobility transition
- Dutch asset manager Polestar Capital launches the €500M Polestar Capital e-Mobility & Infrastructure Fund (PCEIF) to support zero-emission mobility.
- PCEIF will provide loans to e-mobility and logistics projects struggling to secure financing elsewhere.
- The fund aims to bridge the financing gap by providing structured debt financing to growing or transitioning companies in North West Europe.
- PCEIF focuses on charge point operators, depot charging infrastructure, and EV fleet operators to accelerate the shift to cleaner transportation.
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The Math and Beyond: Building a Stellar Startup Studio
- Startup studios often struggle with finding the right structure, but a holding model with sub-companies is common, with studios owning 25-40% of the companies.
- Building companies under a studio model typically requires initial funding rounds of around €5 million for investments and operational costs.
- Studio operations are financed through a dual-entity model, where management fees may not fully cover operating costs unless at scale.
- Mathematical optimization in studio models involves reducing costs per build, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring healthy survival rates.
- Studios aim to reach a steady-state financial model, launching companies annually with predictable capital allocation and efficient cash deployment.
- Transitioning to steady-state involves creating equity value, aiming for profitability, and attracting external investors at Seed or A valuations.
- The key to long-term success for studios lies in capital efficiency, avoiding dilution traps, and adapting to market dynamics while maintaining focus.
- Steady-state models emphasize sustainability and scalability, urging studios to optimize team efficiency, company launches, and overall cost per build.
- Despite the mathematical complexities, the ultimate goal for studios is to create value through innovative and well-executed business strategies.
- Adapting and evolving while focusing on core principles like customer satisfaction and revenue potential are crucial for the long-term success of a startup studio.
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Should You Raise Venture Capital? Morgan DeBaun Breaks It Down
- Morgan DeBaun breaks down the question of whether to raise venture capital or not for your business.
- Most often, the answer is no, but for those who choose to fundraise, it won't be easy.
- Morgan discusses the different phases of venture funding, from Friends and Family to Series A, B, and C Rounds.
- She emphasizes the importance of resilience and grit in the success of startups.
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The Age of Shulevitz is Here: The 18-Year-Old Entrepreneur Attempting To Reshape Venture Capital In…
- Yeshaya Shulevitz, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, is aiming to reshape venture capital through his company Shulevitz Holdings Inc.
- His main project, CapitalConnect, is a social network/platform that connects startup founders with investors to bridge the funding gap.
- In addition to CapitalConnect, Shulevitz has also developed AceRegents, a web app that helps students prepare for New York State's Regents Examinations.
- While Shulevitz's age and lack of experience raise doubts, his determination and ambition indicate a bright future, with the potential to have a significant impact on the startup world.
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