Here’s How You Crush in SaaS

What we’ll cover today:

🚀 Here’s how you crush in SaaS.
💻 “People want results… NOT software…”
💡 Beehiiv crossed over $1M MRR
🔗 The event roundup

Here’s how you crush in SaaS.

The SaaS industry is moving at lightning speed.

The secret to success? It’s all about combining sharp tech skills with a growth mindset.

Here’s what you need to master:

• Coding: Java, HTML5, CSS3—these are essential skills for building and scaling SaaS platforms.

• Cloud Computing: Master tools like AWS, Terraform, and Cloudformation to navigate the cloud with ease.

• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Stay on top of GDPR, SOC2, and other global standards for protecting data.

• Database Management: Get comfortable with MongoDB, Redis, and cloud-based databases like AWS RDS.

But here’s the real differentiator:

• Problem-solving: Handle complex challenges with innovative solutions.

• Communication: Collaborate effectively, especially in remote or hybrid teams.

• Continuous Learning: Embrace new technologies and trends to stay relevant.

Here’s the whole article

1. “People want results… NOT software…”

TK Kader, known for his insights on building and scaling SaaS businesses, recently shared a reflection on Dharmesh Shah, the founder of HubSpot. 

Drawing inspiration from Dharmesh's journey, TK dove into his own experiences as a SaaS founder, revealing three critical lessons he’s learned to truly stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Here are the lessons.

2. Beehiiv crossed over $1M MRR

“am I doing "founder mode" correctly ??

$1M MRR in under 3 years is a nice milestone.. but truly so much more to build and accomplish”- Said Tyler Denk, Beehiiv CEO

Here’s the tweet

1. “How is he doing this?” – Marc Benioff questions Klarna CEO's

“How is he doing this?” – Marc Benioff questions Klarna CEO's move to scrap Workday, Salesforce in SaaS ‘consolidation’ drive.

The payment firm is cutting SaaS products alongside staff as its in-house AI focus gathers pace.

2. The State Of Saas: After A Positive Start To 2024, Founders Can Find Success In A Reset Market

There’s been a resurgence in B2C software growth in particular, with CAGR at 6.3% in Q1 — double that in Q4 2023 and the best quarter since Q1 2022.

A consistent uptick in new sales activity in the B2C market since the end of 2023 has contributed to this, as well as a 17.5% spike in subscription upgrades in February alone.

3. SaaS Firm Payabli Raises $20 Million for Product Development, Security

The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company plans to use the funding to drive product development and reinforce security and scalability.

The company also plans to grow its customer base and enable its current software partners to integrate and activate easier and faster total processing volume, the release said.