Transactional businesses far outperform because they're directly in the flow of funds. SaaS businesses are most likely to make the top 100 list, as they have consistent revenue. 31% of the YC top 100 companies are actually SAAS businesses.
One of the most common topics that founders ask us about is pricing and monetization. In this talk, YC Group Partner Aaron Epstein outlines 9 different business models, and highlights lessons from top YC companies on how to best monetize and price your product.
Business Model Guide: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/Gh-business-model-guide
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