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Pre-PMF startup? Chasing ARR might hurt you

Relying solely on ARR as the north star metric can hinder pre-PMF startups. Learn how to adopt a learning-first approach to revenue reporting, and how to communicate this to investors.

A Better Way To Calculate LTV: 5 Alternative Methods for SaaS Startups

Judith Navarro

Modeling

A Better Way To Calculate LTV: 5 Alternative Methods for SaaS Startups

Discover five alternative methods for calculating LTV, tailored to SaaS startup founders looking for other simple & actionable ways to calculate the lifetime value of their customers.

The Ultimate Guide To Investor-Ready Startup Financial Model Templates

Nuno Job

Modeling

The Ultimate Guide To Investor-Ready Startup Financial Model Templates

Choosing the right startup financial model template can make or break your pitch. Learn what investors expect and what to consider when selecting a template that scales, impresses investors, and helps you raise capital.

Storytelling with Data: How To Land Your Message as a Founder

Nuno Job

Data Storytelling

Storytelling with Data: How To Land Your Message as a Founder

Effective data storytelling helps founders leave a lasting impression on their audience and drive action. Learn how to create a compelling data-driven narrative that resonates with your investors and customers.

The 3 Underrated SaaS Metrics that Can Skyrocket Your Success

Judith Navarro

Modeling

Reporting

The 3 Underrated SaaS Metrics that Can Skyrocket Your Success

Most founders and leaders of high-growth SaaS companies are focused on the best-known industry metrics. But what if there were lesser-known, super powerful SaaS metrics that could be a game-changer for your business?

Storytelling with Data: How To Captivate Investors

Storytelling with Data: How To Captivate Investors

Investors, both current and prospective, connect with compelling stories but also rely on solid data. By blending storytelling with data effectively, you can captivate investors, align them with your vision, and integrate them into your success journey.

Top Strategic Frameworks for Effective Business Planning

Top Strategic Frameworks for Effective Business Planning

Discover the top strategic frameworks that can help you clarify your business strategy, drive growth, and make informed decisions. Read more in this blog post by Naftali.

How To Leverage Financial Modeling To Energize Your Team

How To Leverage Financial Modeling To Energize Your Team

Financial modeling is increasingly being used beyond forecasting and planning. Read more about how it can help empower your team members by giving them visibility into how their roles contribute to achieving the company’s vision.

A Problem of Plenty: Making Sense of Too Much Data

A Problem of Plenty: Making Sense of Too Much Data

Today we have massive amounts of data living in silos: from Snowflake to Excel and everything in between. It’s overwhelming and underutilized. How can this historical data be leveraged effectively to inform our strategy going forward? Today's decision-makers need to bridge the gap between data and decision-making.

Number-Led: Why Context In Leadership Will Turbocharge Your Growth

Judith Navarro

Data Storytelling

Number-Led: Why Context In Leadership Will Turbocharge Your Growth

Effective leadership and culture are driven by concepts like “Context, not control.” By leveraging the visualization of key metrics, leaders (founders, team leaders, and so on.) can effectively present their vision, progress (OKRs etc.) and the context and meaning behind the figures.