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How He Doubled Revenue To $2.4m Using a 5 Page Google Doc over the past 12 months 05.09.2023 18:40 ↓

His sales team uses a unique 5 page google drive Doc. It helped him hit $2.4m in revenue up from $400k in his first year in business (2021). Today he's bootstrapped serving 160 customers with his buyer collaboration platform. Is a big 2024 fundraise next?

The $30m ARR Battle: How 1 VC Forced a 5x Exit When Restaurant SaaS CEO Wanted to Keep Building 04.09.2023 25:47 ↓

CEO, "I'm not happy with VC ArrowRoot who forced us to sell for 5x when I thought we could have gotten 8x". How this experienced SaaS CEO led his company through multiple debt and equity rounds since 2008 to $35m ARR today. 

Nigerian Founder Uses WhatsApp Group to Go $0 to $60k in 5 Months for Testing Tool 01.09.2023 14:13 ↓

This Nigerian SaaS founder used a secret WhatsApp group to get his first $60k in sales. His new SaaS helps companies automate their code testing so they can release faster. $45k invested in the MVP so far. He owns 51% of the company, bootstrapped. 

Team of 12 Hits $2.5m in ARR, $64m Valuation for Customer Success Tool. Can they beat Gainsight? 25.08.2023 20:39 ↓

$90k Burned Last Month: $2.2m SaaS founder is "ok" with $90k net burn since they have "$10m cash in bank today" and plenty of runway. Here's how they scaled to $2.2m after almost running out of money in 2017 (down to $16k cash balance).

eCommerce SaaS hits $13m 2021 GMV, How He's Hedged Chile Interest Rates, Macroeconomic Headwinds 24.08.2023 22:18 ↓

When $200k Monthly Burn Kills You: He has 110 FTE's but monetary policy in central america is killing his SaaS customers. Revenue drooped from $13m in 2021 to $6m in 2022 and he made the tough call to fire 85 FTE's (80% of his team) for a shot at sustainability. How he did it. How to survive when you're burning $200k per month and your revenue drops from $13m to $6m in 18 months.

Proof you don't need a new idea, just better execution. Firm hits 160 customers, $25k MRR 23.08.2023 18:22 ↓

Taregeting $2m raise at a $12m valuation to take on data tool Apollo.ai. Will they be able to justify the valuation considering $25k in MRR from 163 paying customers?

Zero to $1m in 12 Months, how he used personal brand to scale SaaS Fast 22.08.2023 23:09 ↓

Workforce communication SaaS spent $800k on MVP before 1st paying customer. Today they have 400 customers paying $700/mo for $100k in MRR. They relied on a volume seat based pricing approach to scale fast ($3-6/seat).

ECommerce SaaS Hits $1.5m after Co-Founder Replaced Herself 14.08.2023 22:11 ↓

From running a female clothing line, to becoming CEO of the SaaS they relied on. Here's how Elliott vertifcally integrated to hit $1.5m ARR with a team of just 4 ($375k revenue per employee!) 

10 Person Agency Does $2m Revenue, SaaS Tool Next 04.08.2023 13:36 ↓

The first customer they landed signed a $1m contract. How? Service contract ('that's terrible… I can hear you thinking). False. The most successful SaaS founders almost always start with some sort of agency or service revenue. Their new SaaS could beat out Yoast SEO wordpress tool.

Bootstrapped doing $2.4m Revenue, $600k Cash in bank, helps retailers manage inventory 02.08.2023 19:02 ↓

$50k Profit Last Month: We don't celebrate these stories enough. Launched in 1993, this founder bought out his co-founder and has been slow and steady at $2.5m ARR supporting 80 customers. With huge profits, he's built a wonderful life with total freedom!