Stagflation Threatens SaaS in 2022
The single biggest threat I see to SaaS companies for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023 is stagflation. In an informal survey, I was surprised how many CEOs were not familiar with this term. …
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Decimation of SaaS Valuation Multiples [2022 Mid-Year]
With the drop in SaaS valuation multiples, I knew things were bad. Since I have clients in the middle of capital raises, I’ve been getting the details on their term sheets… and oh my, is …
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How to Run a SaaS Business During Inflation
In this briefing, I’ll share my thoughts on how SaaS companies can prepare to navigate a potentially inflationary environment. Before I do so, let me share my background on this topic. I received an undergraduate …
The Recession — Now What?
In talking to many people about the global recession, I’ve observed the extremely wide range of reactions. Some are visibly shaken, frozen, and hoping this recession will pass too. Others recognize the challenges and are …
Defense, then Offense
When most people think of a recession, many hope to simply survive. I think this is the wrong approach. Recessions are the opportune times to be aggressive in making forward progress for your business. The …