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In a recent conversation with Salil Kapoor - CEO, Board Member, Mentor, and Co-founder of IOT Labs, we discussed the ongoing shifts in supply chains and distribution strategies post-COVID. "The pandemic laid bare inefficiencies that forced businesses to rethink both front-end and back-end operations. Agility and adaptability aren't just buzzwords anymore—they're survival tools." Agility and adaptability are more than just strategies—they're essential lifelines in today's volatile market. Leaders play a critical role in driving this continuous evolution to keep pace with shifting consumer demands."Innovation is key, but so is execution. Companies must find a balance between managing day-to-day operations and adopting fresh ideas." The rural market in India, projected to be a USD 4 trillion economy by 2034/35, presents a massive opportunity. However, traditional distribution models aren’t economically viable here. Companies need to explore shared services and direct-to-retailer models. Adapting distribution strategies to address new market realities. Read more - https://lnkd.in/gg_f3Cwg and listen in to Salil Kappoor (Salil Kapoor) https://lnkd.in/gFG4fbNr Prajakt Raut Atreyi Dass Karann Mittal Pankaj Bansal (पंकज बंसल) Sandip Das

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In Part Two of our series on Verticalized SaaS, Accion Venture Lab's Matt Schaar, Devraj Hom Roy, and Michael Wolfe identify the key strategic and operational steps a vSaaS can take to improve its "north star" metrics. If you're an early-stage investor or founder seeking guidance on the tried-and-true methods that successful vSaaS companies like Toast, Mindbody, Procore Technologies, and others implemented on a pathway to long-term growth, this piece is for you! https://lnkd.in/g5QkCrcH

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PLAIDCLOUD SOLUTIONS: ENTERPRISE PROFITIBILITY – PlaidCloud enables robust access and real-time insights into true Enterprise Profitability, providing vital metrics that detail a company’s financial health and sustainability. These insights allow our customers to reinvest in their business, fund growth initiatives, and provide returns to shareholders, essential activities for long-term success. Achieving sustained profitability through the use of PlaidCloud can enable your organization to weather economic downturns and challenges, providing security and stability for your employees, shareholders, and customers you serve. PlaidCloud offers low-code solutions — providing datasource integration, an extensive collection of data analysis & visualization tools, the ability to easily share data and analysis results, all built on top of enterprise level technology for maximum security and performance. Learn more about #PlaidCloud at https://plaidcloud.com/ or give us a call 408-827-8262 to request a demo. #dataenrichmentpipeline #datavisualization #datasourceintegration #analysispipeline #intercompany #intercompanysoftware #intercompanyinvoiceingsolutions #goodstransferpricing

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In the heart of California’s #TechInnovation capital, how can small business owners stay on top of their game? 📊 🤔 To cope with the SF #BayArea's competitive and cutthroat economy, local businesses are taking advantage of advanced automation tech to cut utility costs and help their businesses stand out 🤖 ⚙️. This article from Brains Automation explores three key ways that automation can boost efficiency and security for any #SmallBusiness, taking their growth to new heights. Want to learn more? Check out our latest blog post! 😊 ✨ #Automation #Technology #Startup #HomeElectrician

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“Short Term and Long Term ROI for AI in Finance - with Matthias Steinberg of MindBridge” https://lnkd.in/d_MacVm Today’s guest on the ‘#AIinBusiness’ podcast is Matthias Steinberg, Chief Financial Officer at MindBridge, a software company specializing in AI-powered platforms for accounting and financial services. Mindbridge is at the forefront of transforming financial workflows by delivering deep business insights through advanced AI technologies. In this episode, Matthias addresses the challenges financial professionals encounter when adopting AI across various industries. He explores the complexities of integrating AI into core financial processes and how organizations can navigate these obstacles to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The conversation also covers the distinction between short-term and long-term ROI as automation becomes more prevalent in finance teams. Matthias shares insights on how AI is reshaping financial functions and what leaders can expect as these technologies continue to evolve. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Finance #FinancialServices #Automation #BusinessTransformation #ROI #Accounting #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #FinanceAutomation #DataStrategy #FinancialInsights #TechnologyIntegration #EnterpriseSolutions #CFO

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🎙️ During this episode, Santosh is joined by Zach Fredericks, Principal at Primary Venture Partners, an early-stage VC firm that focuses on B2B SaaS, fintech, health, devtools, built world, and supply chain. In this conversation, Santosh and Zach discuss Zach’s unexpected entry into supply chain and venture capital, detailing his experiences at Loadsmart and BlackRock, and more. Check it out. 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/endv7DXD #VentureCapital #SupplyChain #B2BSaaS

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Brady Broadbent and Suril Butala analyzed many Board of Director decks, in which they pulled out 3️⃣ key best practices for 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 to ace their presentation:  📏 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁: Evaluate the foundational elements of sales, including systems, training, and procedures, and map these to their respective outputs. 📝 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 > 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Actively identify the primary drivers of efficiency in your sales machine and closely monitor how these results are trending on a daily and weekly basis. 📈 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Map to future expectations and scaling your sales team for future budgets. The best sales leaders have a strong grasp of their current lead gen, pipeline, and bookings capacity, and understand what these KPIs need to look like in two, three, four quarters to make budget. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGpuvUzr

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If you missed our webinar featuring Ankit Misra on the Current Investment Environment in Late-Stage Venture, you can watch the replay here: https://loom.ly/VPICcqg #latestageventure #investmentenvironment #exchangefund

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The #AgeTech frontier is vast with promise, poised to outperform many industries in resilience and growth, as detailed by Max Zamkow, Managing Partner of Third Act Ventures, and one of our participant investors. At the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, we are leveraging these insights to drive innovation and transform aging. With the global 50+ market expected to drive $118 trillion by 2050 and 10,000 Americans turning 65 daily, the potential for impact is enormous. Join us as we shape a future where aging is synonymous with advancement. Learn more at agetechcollaborative.org #GrowthSector #TechOpportunities #AgeTechInsights

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We’re thrilled to share insights from our CFO, Saeideh Fard in her recent article that sheds light on the evolving role of C-Suite leadership in the era of AI. In today's fast-paced business landscape, agility and adaptability are more crucial than ever. As Saeideh points out, embracing AI isn't just about adopting new technologies—it's about redefining the role of C-Suite leadership to serve as sponsors of transformation and identifying opportunities for the organization to become more resilient and faster moving to keep pace with the market. Highlighted in the article are key strategies for navigating the transformative era of AI, including: - Assessing organizational readiness: Evaluating data infrastructures, literacy levels, and governance structures to ensure effective AI integration. - Bold resource allocation: Prioritizing value-accretive projects and fostering a culture of innovation. - Understanding data infrastructure: Strengthening foundations to support AI initiatives, with a focus on security, quality, and compliance. - Balancing imagination and pragmatism: Nurturing creativity while maintaining a practical approach to execution. - Embracing generative AI: Exploring the creative and disruptive potential of AI aligned with business objectives. - Continuous learning: Staying informed about AI trends and supporting organizational learning and development. Read the full article below and join us in shaping a future where innovation and transformation go hand in hand! https://lnkd.in/daNPZPZV #Introhive #AI #BusinessTransformation

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"How can software companies prepare for a successful exit?" "Why should private equity firms be picky about the development teams or consultants they work with?" Watch now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2yCpvEC Check out our Q&A where we highlight: ⭐ How factors like technical leadership, engineering teams, and development processes influence investment decisions ⭐Continuous evolvement of new business goals for software companies Importance of the product itself (architecture, functionality, etc.) for a company that wants an exit or investment ⭐Why companies are addressing technical debt prior to the exit process ⭐Ways KMS has helped increase the value of software businesses and the impact on the sales process #PE #Privateequity #softwaredevelopment #investment

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Riviera Partners Partner, Sam Wilkins sat down with Rajat Monga, founder of TensorFlow and a leading voice in #AI development, to discuss AI's impact on the role of product leadership. Rajat shares his insights on integrating AI into product management, the evolving roles within tech teams, and the importance of maintaining core leadership skills amidst technological advancements. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/ezu3Kddy #ProductLeadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Techleadership #productmanagement

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Awesome article in The Information today! Natasha Mascarenhas did a deep dive into AI startup growth/expansion in the Middle East, a $71 billion dollar market, she states. “SambaNova, based in Palo Alto, Calif., makes chips it claims can lower the cost of running advanced AI models as well as software to run those chips. It is setting up an office to bring business operations and development staff to the region.” Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gnwXrTSw #AI #GenAI #LLM #Chips

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🎙️ Introducing "The Innovation Blueprint" podcast hosted by Haresh Sangani, CEO of Hitech Advisors. Join us as we dive deep into the world of business, technology, and leadership. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry leaders and visionaries on driving innovation, tackling complex challenges, and shaping the future of work: https://lnkd.in/gDjDXurK #TheInnovationBlueprint #PodcastLaunch #BusinessInnovation #Leadership #HitechAdvisors

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What does it take to transform a company into a true SaaS leader?🌟   Our CEO, Mike Ettling, opens up in the latest episode of GrowthCap’s Growth Investor podcast with RJ Lumba about the challenges and lessons learned on the journey.   From founding startups to leading as a PE-backed CEO, Mike discusses the unique benefits of alternating between roles in big corporations—where he saw what “good” looks like at scale—and PE-backed ventures, where efficiency is key.   He also talks about the mindset and culture change required when transforming to a true cloud company, with insights on how private equity’s “pattern recognition” drives smart growth for scaling companies.   Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/grzBQEWu Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/greZyT7M Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gFxxDt2y #Unit4 #CEO #SaaS #Leadership #Podcast #PrivateEquity

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Vertical SaaS solutions are becoming increasingly in demand as a result of multiple factors, including regulatory pressures, complexity of operations, and specific workflow needs. Stax has identified key drivers of interest for investors and compiled a list of crucial investment considerations for PE investors. Dan Chen, Kelsey Chisholm Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YvpGJA #BusinessManagement #SoftwareandTechnology #PrivateEquity

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This week on SaaS Expert Voices, Maxio CEO Randy Wootton and VP of Strategy and Director of Maxio Institute Jonathan Cochrane, CPA 🚀 discuss the often opaque world of private markets. Unlike the public sector, where data flows freely, data from private companies can be scarce. With timely access to such data, SaaS leaders can more effectively navigate this uncertain terrain. 🧭 Our recent Maxio Institute report cuts through the fog—segmenting first-party data to bring current, actionable insights. 📊 From examining the impact of revenue thresholds—like the pivotal $1 million mark—to dissecting industry-specific trends across FinTech, Martech, and developer tech, this segmentation offers a granular look at what really drives success in the SaaS sphere. 🎙 Stay ahead of the curve and fine-tune your strategies with insights that matter. Tune in to this episode for more insights into the Maxio Institute June 2024 report. https://lnkd.in/g8V-k2R2 #MaxioInstitute #SaaSInsights #SaaSGrowth #PrivateMarkets

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