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SaaStr 781: How to Think About Product-Led Growth, Bootstrapping vs VC, and Early Exits with Jason Lemkin
Dec 18, 2024
Dive into key strategies for SaaS startups, including the vital differences between product-led growth and traditional funding methods. Explore the journey of bootstrapped companies, and learn about the nuances of venture capital versus private equity. Key insights on achieving product-market fit emphasize real customer demand over superficial relationships. The discussion also highlights sales strategies and the complexities of hiring a CEO, making it a treasure trove of practical advice for founders navigating a competitive landscape.
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- Successful SaaS companies either achieve product market fit through large, low-cost user acquisition or high-value client targeting without stagnating in the middle ground.
- The choice between bootstrapping and venture capital depends on growth opportunities and personal objectives, with each path offering distinct control and resource advantages.
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Strategies for Winning in SaaS
There are two primary strategies for success in the SaaS market: acquiring millions of users at a low price or targeting thousands of users at a high price. Companies that can secure a large user base with a lower-priced product stand to benefit from converting a small percentage into paying customers. If a company can achieve high revenue with fewer customers, then it should aggressively pursue that model. However, companies that find themselves in the middle ground—trying to convert a small user base at a moderate price—risk stagnation, which is seen as detrimental to growth.
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