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Tuesday, 28/1/2020

METRICS: Jeff Chang, Growth Leader at Pinterest, on the reasons why LTV/CAC is not as useful of a metric for early startups, and explains the significance of payback period as an alternative metric: 4 Reasons Why LTV/CAC Is Not a Great Metric for Early Startups, and What to Use Instead

LEADERSHIP: Kathryn Haun of a16z speaks with Susan Rice, US Ambassador to the United Nations, on lessons she learned throughout her career regarding leadership, strategic compartmentalization, work-life balance and more: Susan Rice on Leadership During Crisis

SAAS: Dan Martell of Flowtown and Clarity.fm explains the keys to break through the growth ceiling of a SaaS business, and emphasizes the significance of reducing churn, increasing ARPA, and growing your customer base: Breaking the Growth Ceiling: 3 Keys to Pushing Past Your SaaS Business’ Limitations

VENTURE CAPITAL: Tomasz Tunguz, Venture Capitalist at Redpoint, discusses the contributing factors that catalyzed innovation in the venture industry over the past few decades, including intensified competition, specialized SaaS funds and strategies and more: Has VC Become So Big It Must Be Disrupted?

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