This week marked the third IPO in the SaaS sector since December 2021, with OneStream leading the way. The company reported an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $500 million, reflecting a growth rate of 34%. Additionally, OneStream boasts a net revenue retention (NRR) rate of 118% and a free cash flow margin of 20%. Valued at over $5 billion, OneStream's successful launch is notable as it was bootstrapped. Insights shared by various founders emphasize the importance of validating ideas and understanding market needs, with many suggesting a shift from complex MVPs to simpler, data-driven approaches in startup development. Founders are encouraged to leverage bootstrapping principles and focus on customer-driven growth strategies to enhance their chances of success in the competitive SaaS landscape.
startup founders: it's seldom your 'sales skills' that close early adopters. instead, it's mostly about: - a unique point of view - specificity of your ICP/use case - understanding their problem better than they do a refined, novel vision is what inspires them to take action…
Startup reality check: 90% fail, 70% of winners pivoted. Don't build what nobody wants. Validate now, thrive later.
All Founders understand the mechanics of growing a SaaS company, but the most successful ones master the psychology behind it. The first step in building a successful SaaS business is overcoming the psychological blocks that many Founders face. Here’s 3 questions I ask the…