Salesforce's improved margins and the role of AI in its future. CrowdStrike's land-and-expand model for growth. thredUP CEO discusses resale as a service and the company's growth plans.
Salesforce is improving its financials through cost cuts and efficient growth, with an impressive operating margin of 17.2%.
CrowdStrike's profitable growth and market share gains are driven by their land-and-expand strategy and partnership with Zscaler.
Deep dives
Salesforce's Focus on Efficiency and Profitability
Salesforce is showing signs of a new focus on cost management, efficiency, and generating capital organically. Their gap operating margin of 17.2% is impressive for a company of their size, and they are steadily increasing their operating margin through efficient growth. Salesforce is also buying back shares and reducing stock-based compensation, further improving their financials. Despite challenges from competitors and their AI initiatives still being in early stages, Salesforce remains optimistic about their future.
CrowdStrike's Success in Scaling and Dominating the Market
CrowdStrike continues to grow at a profitable pace in the cybersecurity market, outperforming its competitors like Sentinel One. They are building a strong footprint in the industry and have seen significant market share gains. While their core operations are still running at a loss, they are scaling efficiently, increasing investments, and generating profits. CrowdStrike's land and expand strategy, combined with their partnership with Zscaler, positions them well for future growth.
ThreadUp's Resale as a Service and the Growing Resale Market
ThreadUp has revolutionized clothing resale by providing a seamless, frictionless experience for both sellers and buyers. They have become a leader in the resale market, catering to the increasing demand for sustainable shopping across various demographics. Their unique offering of resale as a service, partnering with well-known brands, is expected to be a significant part of their future business. With their focus on technology and sustainability, ThreadUp aims to become the go-to platform for resale in the digital era.
It’s been a turbulent few quarters for Salesforce but a focus on cost cuts is paying off.
(00:15) Tim Beyers and Deidre Woollard discuss: - How Salesforce improved its margins. - What role AI plays in Salesforce’s future. - CrowdStrike’s land-and-expand model for growth.
(21:12) Deidre Woollard interviews thredUP CEO James Reinhart on resale as a service and the company’s plans for continued growth.
Companies discussed: CRM, CRWD, MSFT, ZS, TDUP
Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Tim Beyers, James Reinhart Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Tim Sparks