

Dave Kellogg
Experienced CEO, CMO, and board member in enterprise software, known for his insights on organizational design and scaling SaaS businesses.
Top 10 podcasts with Dave Kellogg
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Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
91: Dave Kellogg - Organizational design: Signs of Health vs. Conflict
Dave Kellogg, an experienced CEO and CMO in the enterprise software realm, shares his wisdom on organizational design and scaling. He delves into the signs of organizational health versus conflict, emphasizing that high internal conflict reflects poor health. Kellogg stresses that growth should be a shared responsibility and highlights the crucial role of C-level executives as translators between departments. He also discusses the importance of internal curiosity and warns against the dangers of scaling too quickly without solid foundations.

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Sep 1, 2021 • 47min
Simplicity, Positioning, Sales Alignment, and the Kiss with Dave Kellogg
In this conversation, Dave Kellogg, an advisor and angel investor with a rich background in tech companies, emphasizes the necessity of simplicity in marketing messaging. He breaks down the two types of messaging crucial for sales success. Dave also shares invaluable career insights, draws intriguing parallels between math, music, and marketing, and underscores the significance of curiosity in understanding client needs. Most importantly, he stresses the emotional benefits of products, urging marketers to delve deeper into the 'why' behind customer motivations.

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Jan 29, 2024 • 31min
Dave Kellogg, SaaS whisperer and EIR at Balderton Capital, predicts the future of AI, Silicon Valley, and venture capital
Venture capitalist Dave Kellogg predicts the future of AI, Silicon Valley, and venture capital. Topics include last year's predictions, the post-ZIRP environment for venture capital, CIOs investing in automation, AI and copyright protection in 2024, and the concept of 'Retention is the new growth'. The episode also features a fun discussion about classic rock and hypothetical concerts.

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Jun 20, 2023 • 22min
Pipeline Generation
In this episode of SaaS Talk™ with the Metrics Brothers, Dave "CAC" Kellogg and Ray "Growth" Rike, they discuss all things Pipeline GenerationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Aug 16, 2023 • 50min
Frameworks and the Art of Simplification with Dave Kellogg, EIR at Balderton Capital and author of Kellblog
Dave Kellogg, an enterprise executive in software, discusses the evolution of BI and the importance of simplification. They explore creating frameworks for simplifying complex concepts, data intelligence, and collaboration in analytics and databases. The power of frameworks in simplifying complex ideas is also highlighted.

Sep 18, 2024 • 24min
Free Cash Flow - A Deep Dive
In this insightful discussion, Dave Kellogg, a SaaS investment guru, and Ray Rike, a growth strategies expert, unravel the vital concept of Free Cash Flow (FCF). They delve into how FCF serves as a benchmark for measuring company performance and its crucial integration with the Rule of 40. The duo breaks down various calculation methods, exploring the impact of capitalizing sales commissions and R&D. FCF emerges as a pivotal metric not just for B2B SaaS firms, but for investors navigating a maturing industry.

Apr 25, 2024 • 49min
#135: Marketing Leadership | Traits of a High Performing CMO (with Dave Kellogg)
Former CEO and CMO Dave Kellogg discusses traits of a high-performing CMO, partnership with sales, importance of benchmarks, lead gen vs. demand gen, and future of AI in marketing. He emphasizes being a dispassionate analyst and a partner to the CEO. Kellogg also touches on category creation and the role of brand, providing insights on SaaS metrics and the evolving perspective of marketing leadership.

Jan 25, 2024 • 23min
5 Top Metrics that Matter for a Chief Revenue Officer
Metrics brothers, Dave and Ray, discuss the top 5 crucial metrics for Chief Revenue Officers in 2024, including ARR, pipeline performance, net revenue retention, CAC ratio, and CLTV:CAC ratio. They emphasize the importance of these metrics for revenue growth across the customer lifecycle and distinguishing CROs from SVP/VP Sales. The episode provides insights into strategic decision-making and driving revenue growth for companies.

Dec 19, 2023 • 34min
SaaStr 709: 15 Signs You Have A SaaS Metrics Problem (and How to Fix it) with Dave Kellogg, EIR at Balderton Capital
In this episode, Dave Kellogg, EIR at Balderton Capital, discusses the complexities of SaaS metrics and the potential pitfalls of their misinterpretation. Topics include signs of a metrics problem, misleading metrics in board meetings, understanding confidence interval in revenue forecasting, aligning metrics with strategic goals, and linking strategy and leading indicators in SaaS metrics.

Aug 21, 2024 • 23min
ICONIQ 2024 State of Go-to-Market Benchmark Report
Dave Kellogg, a veteran in customer acquisition cost, and Ray Rike, a B2B SaaS growth strategist, dive into the key insights from the ICONIQ 2024 State of Go-to-Market Benchmark Report. They discuss troubling growth rate trends, especially for smaller companies. The duo analyzes the critical metrics like pipeline coverage ratios and conversion rates, emphasizing the need for a qualified pipeline over simply chasing higher ARR. They provide actionable insights for SaaS executives to optimize revenue growth amid evolving market challenges.