SaaStr

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The Real Truth About AI Data Privacy in 2025: What Every SaaS Company Needs to Know The explosion of AI adoption has created massive new privacy risks for SaaS companies. Here’s what we learned from talking with Skyflow’s Chief Product Officer about protecting your company (and your customers) from AI data breaches: AI and data privacy. Not the fluffy marketing version – the real, nitty-gritty details that determine whether your SaaS company thrives or dies in the AI era.

Government 104

Government Trust Product Customers 104

Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

If you are driving in your car, looking at your phone, fiddling with your radio, looking at people on the sidewalk, weaving in and out of traffic or speeding because you’re in a hurry, you are probably not a very good driver and bad things will happen. If you have a pile of files on your desk, a to-do list that is so long it must be scrolled to read, past-due proposals, and an empty pipeline, you are probably not very well organized, don’t manage your time very well, and likely behin

Drivers/motivators 117

Drivers/motivators Sales Quota Pipeline 117

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Dear SaaStr: How Do The Best Sales Leaders Retain Their High Performers? A few ways Ive observed that the best sales leaders retain the best: They promote the best. You cant promote everyone, but you can almost always promote your best. They make them better. They help make sure their biggest deals close. Even more than usual. They have fun together.

Territory 98

Territory Promote Sales Closing 98

SalesHood

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Creating compelling and relevant sales content is both an art and a science. AI-driven tools, real-time analytics and intelligent automation ensure content reaches the right people at the right time.

Sales 52

Sales 52

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

Sales

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

When I look at the VP of Sales / CRO that didnt work out the past 12-18 months across the SaaStr Fund portfolio and my ecosystem, one thing stands out. And its an old SaaStr theme: #1: You have to hire folks in sales where their last job was harder. There may exceptions at rocketships. When market pull is incredibly strong and your brand is #1, just hiring experienced folks may be enough.

Sales 70

Sales Up-sell Sell Start-ups 70