Best CPQ Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Vishal Belawade, a CPQ expert and Director of Business Applications 30:59

1h ago30:59

30:59

Ever considered a career in CPQ? This episode is your roadmap to success! CPQ veteran Vishal Belawade, Director of Business Applications, spills the beans on hot career paths, essential skills, and certifications you need to land your dream job. But wait, there's more! Vishal also shares a pivotal career moment that will inspire you. Thinking of sw…

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A spotlight on CPQ and Salesforce Industries with Michal Komarzynski 34:59

11d ago34:59

34:59

In today's episode, we’re joined by Michal Komarzynski. Michal is the Global Lead for CPQ and Salesforce Industries at IBM, currently based out of Miami. We discussed Michal's background and consulting career to date, specialising in CRM Systems for Telecommunications companies. He shares his experience working in different countries and the cultur…

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Mitchel Jones | TapClicks | The Evolution and Challenges of Lead to Cash 32:46

23h ago32:46

32:46

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Mitchell Jones, the Director of Revenue Operations at TapClicks. They discuss various topics related to Lead to Cash and revenue operations. Mitchell shares his background in ad tech and how he transitioned into his current role. Check out this episode to: Gain insights into the concept …

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Analysis of the ANZ Salesforce Market in Q2 2024 6:33

4h ago6:33

6:33

In today’s episode, Ben summarises the second quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes. He discusses Salesforce job application numbers and which specific job titles are being advertised, which sectors are hiring, whether contracts are being extended, plus what market sentiment is looking like as we head into Q…

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CPQ Sales Report - 🚀 Exciting New Episode Alert! 🎧 14:42

2h ago14:42

14:42

Join me in the latest episode of the CPQ Podcast as we delve into the groundbreaking CPQ Sales Report now available from Novus CPQ! 📊✨ This isn't just any report—it's a deep dive into a single CPQ solution, offering unparalleled insights. We go beyond the basics to provide: 🔍 A comprehensive breakdown of the solution's strengths 💡 Ideal use cases a…

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Mike Groeneveld, VP Sales, EverStage | Sales Leadership and the Playbook for Success 27:34

2d ago27:34

27:34

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, host Mark Lerner is joined by Mike Groeneveld, the VP of Global Sales at EverStage. They discuss Mike's experience as a sales leader and the changes he has witnessed in the sales industry over time. They also touch on the challenges and opportunities that arose during the pandemic and how sales leaders can nav…

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Interview with Noel Goggin, CEO & Culture Leader at Conga 32:03

6d ago32:03

32:03

This episode of the CPQ Podcast features Noel Goggin, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience at companies like Aptos and Epicor Software. Now, at the helm of Conga, Noel sheds light on: pivotal moments that shaped his impressive career his unique leadership style Conga's company culture and how they empower their teams insights from inf…

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Interview with Laith Al-Hashimi, Founder & Group CEO Sirocco Group 31:59

13d ago31:59

31:59

We're thrilled to welcome Laith Al-Hashimi, founder of the Sirocco Group, back to the CPQ Podcast! Since his last appearance in 2022, Laith's Swedish system integration company specializing in CRM and CPQ solutions has experienced tremendous growth globally. In this episode, Laith dives deep into several key topics: From University Startup to Indus…

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RevAmp | Colette Molteni | The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Rev Ops 29:47

17d ago29:47

29:47

In this episode, of the RevAmp podcast, Mark interviews Colette Molteni, a sales ops professional and speaker, about the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the world of revenue operations (RevOps). They discuss the challenges of remote communication, the impact of EQ on performance success, and practical strategies for improving EQ in the…

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Interview with Archana Vadya, Co-Founder, Product & Strategy at PartneRite 32:34

21d ago32:34

32:34

This episode of the CPQ Podcast features the inspiring Archana Vadya. With over 25 years of experience at giants like Oracle, Conga, and VMWare, she's taking the tech world by storm as the co-founder of PartneRite. Join us for a deep dive as Archana discusses: Her incredible journey: From a Finance MBA to a trailblazing tech entrepreneur. The start…

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Shantanu Shekhar | RevOps | Gong's Growth Journey: From Single Product to Multinational Success 28:38

24d ago28:38

28:38

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, Mark Lerner sits down with Shantanu Shekhar from Gong to discuss the incredible growth journey of the company. From starting as a single product in the US market to becoming a multinational success, Gong has faced numerous challenges along the way. Shantanu shares insights into the operational perspective of m…

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Potential red flags for Salesforce hiring managers with Ben Duncombe 20:12

25d ago20:12

20:12

In this week's episode, Ben discusses potential red flags which, over his years of experience working in the Salesforce recruitment space, can often be telltale signs that somebody's experience might need investigating further. He highlights the issue of candidates holding multiple jobs simultaneously and the challenges of detecting this. He also a…

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Interview with Derik Quinn, VP Strategic Client Partner - Revenue Transformation at Argano 29:37

28d ago29:37

29:37

This episode of the CPQ Podcast features Derik Quinn, a CPQ expert with over 25 years of experience. Derik has worked with industry giants like Huron, Deloitte, and PwC, as well as boutique consultancies specializing in CPQ (like aMind). Join us as we delve into: Derik's journey: How maintaining a rigorous running routine keeps him sharp for the de…

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Chirag Gulati | RevOps | The Current and Future State of the CPQ Space 34:44

1M ago34:44

34:44

In this episode of the RevAmp Podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Chirag Gulati about the current state of the #CPQ space. Chirag discusses the limitations of Salesforce CPQ, stating that there have been no major upgrades or developments in the product since its acquisition by Salesforce in 2015-2016. He also mentions that Salesforce's Revenue Lifecycl…

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Interview with Rick Huebner, CEO & Founder of VISTECH 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Get ready for a fascinating journey into the world of CPQ! This episode features Rick Huebner, the founder and CEO of VISTECH. Buckle up as Rick dives deep into his software development experience that began way back in the early 80s. But that's not all! We'll also explore: The VISTECH CPQ story: Discover how their CPQ adventure started in 2019 and…

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The ANZ Salesforce Manager's Survey 2024: Insights (PART 2) with Ben Duncombe 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 2 focuses on the results from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here: https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-salesforce-market-survey/ In this podcast, listen to Ben's response to the data, what he b…

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Interview with Wilma Eriksson, CEO & Co-founder of vloxq 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

This episode features Wilma Eriksson, co-founder and newly appointed CEO of vloxq! Vloxq, is a Swedish startup, that is focused on Europe for the time being but also has worldwide customers in the US and Japan. In our conversation, we delve into: The origins of vloxq: We explore how Wilma and her team brought vloxq to life. Market fit mastery: We d…

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Interview with Mitesh Sura, Practice Lead & Chief Growth Officer at GoCloudz 30:19

2M ago30:19

30:19

This CPQ Podcast episode features Mitesh Sura, Practice Lead and Chief Growth Officer at GoCloudz. GoCloudz offers a modular CPQ solution built natively for the Salesforce platform. In this interview, Mitesh discusses: GoCloudz CPQ Functionality: Learn about the core functionalities of GoCloudz, including product configuration, quoting with PDF gen…

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Inese Pumpure | RevOps | Navigating the Complexities of Modern Revenue Operations 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, host Mark Lerner sits down with Inese Pumpure, Senior Director of Revenue Operations at Visiting Media. They discuss the challenges and trends in revenue operations, including the consolidation of tech stacks and the importance of standardization and approval processes. Inese shares her background in marketing…

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The ANZ Salesforce Talent Survey 2024: Insights (PART 1) with Ben Duncombe 25:50

2M ago25:50

25:50

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 1 focuses on the results from Salesforce professionals, followed by next fortnight, where we bring you insights from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here: https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-sal…

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James Eaton | Sales Leader | Adapting to Changing Market Conditions as a Sales Leader 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, host Mark Lerner interviews James Eaton, VP of Sales at Dozuki, a SaaS platform for digital training in the manufacturing market. They discuss sales leadership and the challenges of the current business environment. James shares his experience with series A turnarounds and how he has had to adapt his playbook …

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Interview with Chirag Gulati, CEO & Chief Architect at RevSolutions 30:12

2M ago30:12

30:12

In this episode, we dive into the world of CPQ implementations with Chirag Gulati, CEO & Chief Architect of RevSolutions.co. Chirag brings experience working with various CPQ solutions and projects on Salesforce and Conga. Here's what you'll learn: The challenges and rewards of Chirag's experience with diverse CPQ implementations. Why RevSolutions.…

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Interview with Dr. Sebastian Dewhurst, General Manager at EASA Software 33:13

2M ago33:13

33:13

This episode features a thought-provoking discussion about using Excel alongside CPQ with Dr. Sebastian Dewhurst, General Manager at EASA Software. We expect this topic to spark passionate views from our listeners! Here's what you can expect to learn: Why EASA Software's customers often prefer Excel spreadsheets to traditional CPQ solutions. How EA…

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James Hunsberger | RevOps | Being Adaptable While Preparing an Organization for Growth 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, Mark Lerner interviews James Hunsberger, Head of Sales Systems Technology at Miro. They discuss the importance of contributing to online communities, the value of being agile and adaptable in a changing market, and how to make yourself more valuable in the face of AI advancements. James shares insights on comm…

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Interview with Brion Schweers, SVP Salesforce Revenue Cloud 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

In this two-part CPQ Podcast episode we explore Salesforce's latest offering: Revenue Lifecycle Management (RLM). Brion Schweers, SVP at Salesforce Revenue Cloud, joins us to unpack RLM's capabilities. Part 1: Building a Flexible Revenue Engine RLM's composable architecture lets you build a custom revenue solution Powered by Salesforce Einstein: RL…

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Transitioning from Developer to Salesforce CTA: A mindset shift and the power of a study group with Vipul Jain 39:31

3M ago39:31

39:31

In today's episode, we’re joined by Vipul Jain, Australia's latest Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, to discuss his early career, what first attracted him to a role in IT and how he came to find the Salesforce ecosystem. He explains how he made the transition from Developer to Architect, and what he learned from moving to Australia. Vipul s…

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Jacki Leahy | Reops | The Human Reason Behind Low Adoption & How to Fix it 33:26

2M ago33:26

33:26

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Jackie Leahy, a former kindergarten teacher turned #RevOps professional and founder of a fractional RevOps consortium. They discuss the challenges of internal adoption and how to overcome them. Jackie emphasizes the importance of understanding the human dynamics and communication styles …

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Interview with Brian Laufer, VP Strategy at Quotewerks 30:41

3M ago30:41

30:41

This episode dives into the world of QuoteWerks CPQ software with Brian Laufer, a QuoteWerks VP with extensive business experience since 2000. Here's what you'll learn: Why Saving Time Matters: Brian explains how QuoteWerks helps businesses streamline processes and free up time. Industry Agnostic Approach: Discover why QuoteWerks caters to an audie…

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Jen Igartua | RevOps | Scaling for Success: Navigating the New Normal in RevOps 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

Join Mark and special guest Jen Igartua, CEO of Go Nimbly, as they explore the pivotal changes and challenges faced by RevOps leaders in today's dynamic business environment. In this episode, Jen shares her extensive experience, from her early days at Bluewolf to leading the first RevOps consultancy, Go Nimbly. Mark and Jen discuss the impact of ma…

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Building and launching a product, overcoming challenges during development, and wearing multiple hats as a business owner, with Matt Robison 41:02

3M ago41:02

41:02

In today's episode, we’re joined by Matt Robison. Matt is the founder of Lightbox Logic and the creator of Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, which has recently been listed on the Salesforce AppExchange. Matt came back on the show to tell us all about his journey of building the Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, where the idea came from, how he approa…

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Interview with Suren Reddy, Co-Founder & CEO of Cloudely 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

In this episode of the CPQ Podcast, join me as I chat with Suren Reddy from Cloudely. Suren sheds light on their latest product, "Config," and delves into their System Integration Services tailored for Salesforce, Conga, and Logik.io. Throughout the discussion, Suren covers: The role of artificial intelligence within their proprietary solution and …

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Hannah Hanrahan | RevOps | Scalability Through Standardization in Revenue Operations 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

In this episode of the RevAmp Podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Hannah Hanrahan, the leader of #RevenueOperations at Atrius. Hannah discusses her background in operations and how she transitioned into revenue operations. She explains that revenue operations focus on streamlining the customer journey and supporting the backstage operations of people, …

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Interview with John Lehrkind & Tiffany Devlin-Drye from Pierce Washington 33:25

3M ago33:25

33:25

Join us for an interview with Tiffany Devlin-Drye (Principal Consultant) and John Lehrkind (Salesforce Practice Leader) from Pierce Washington! About Pierce Washington System integrator specializing in Salesforce, Logik.io, and Oracle CPQ Backed by private equity investors Team of approximately 100 consultants Locations: Bay Area, USA and London, U…

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Shivam Shah | RevOps | Adaptability & RevOps: Navigating Challenges & Finding Opportunities 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Shivam Shah, Director of #RevenueOperations at Postscript, about adaptability and revenue operations. They discuss the challenges of shifting from a growth-at-all-costs mindset to scalable growth, the importance of saying no and setting expectations, reevaluating ideal customer profiles,…

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Analysis of the ANZ Salesforce Market in Q1 2024 8:00

3M ago8:00

8:00

In today’s episode, we summarise the first quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes. We discuss Salesforce salaries, the split between contract and permanent opportunities, job application numbers and the number of relevant candidates for Salesforce roles. We look at which specific types of Salesforce partners …

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Interview with Bill Butler, Global Solution Owner for SAP CPQ 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

Join me as I speak with Bill Butler, Global Solution Owner for SAP CPQ at SAP. Bill brings over 25 years of CPQ experience across various vendors like FPX, PROS, and CallidusCloud (now SAP CPQ). He also has leadership experience with system integrator and visual vendor companies. In this episode, Bill dives into key topics including: Integrating CP…

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Amie Weizer | RevOps | The Frameworks for Scalable RevOps 33:46

3M ago33:46

33:46

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Amie Weizer, the Director of Operational Excellence at LMS365. They discuss topics related to scalability and frameworks for growth. ** Amie shares her background and journey, starting in sales and then moving into account management and customer-facing roles. She emphasizes the importan…

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Interview with John Bruno, VP Strategy at PROS 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

Learn more about the future of sales with AI! This episode features John Bruno, VP of Strategy at PROS, who dives deep into the world of AI-powered CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote). John, a CPQ expert (formerly Forrester Analyst), discusses: How AI is revolutionizing CPQ, boosting margins, and raising conversion rates. Machine Learning and generative …

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Jeremey Donovan | RevOps | Optimizing RevOps for Efficient, Scalable Growth 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

On this episode of the RevAmp pocast, Jeremy Donovan, EVP of RevOps and Strategy at Insight Partners, discusses the future of #revops and the changes he has observed in the industry. Jeremey notes that revenue operations has expanded beyond #salesoperations and is now incorporating customer success operations as well. However, truly consolidated re…

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Brian Tully | Sales Leader | Scaling Through Transformative Sales Leadership 26:36

4M ago26:36

26:36

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, host Mark Lerner interviews Brian Tully, the Head of Americas for #Sales at LiveU. Brian discusses his background in investment banking and entrepreneurship, as well as his experience in helping startups grow and make transformative decisions. The conversation focuses on the challenges and opportunities of ada…

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Creating exceptional user experiences through front-end development in Salesforce with Nikhil Karkra 21:56

4M ago21:56

21:56

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Nikhil Karkra, who shares his journey as a Front-end Developer in the Salesforce ecosystem. He discusses his education and early career, including his transition to IT and front-end development. Nikhil explains the role of a Front-end Developer in Salesforce and the challenges they face, such as keeping up wi…

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Interview with Jan Brolsma, Founder & CEO of elfsquad 28:58

4M ago28:58

28:58

This episode features Jan Brolsma, founder and CEO of Elfsquad, a Dutch CPQ vendor focused on small and medium-sized manufacturing companies (mostly up to $200 million annual revenue, and some beyond that) since 2016. Brolsma discusses: The impact of app development on the CPQ space. How Elfsquad's easy-to-use solution minimizes the need for profes…

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Sandy Robinson | RevOps | Unifying to Scale: Methodologies, Processes, and Technologies 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

In this episode, Mark Lerner interviews Sandy Robinson, the Senior Vice President of #RevenueOperations and Enablement at Patra. They discuss the importance of methodologies, processes, and technologies in scaling a company. Sandy emphasizes the need for alignment and integration of methodologies into the customer buying journey, as well as the imp…

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Interview with Scott Green, Founder & CEO of Profit Drivers 32:29

4M ago32:29

32:29

Join us for a conversation with Scott Green, a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of international experience. Scott is the Founder & CEO of Profit Drivers, a company specializing in System Integration and pricing strategy services for solutions like Pricefx. They also offer their own proprietary software to help businesses tackle their pr…

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Matt Hadreas | RevOps | The Agile Approach to Revenue Operations 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, host Mark Lerner interviews the Director of RevOps at SupportLogic, Matt Hadreas, about #RevenueOperations and the #agile approach to it. Matt shares his background and how he got into revenue operations, emphasizing the importance of data and technology in speeding up sales processes. He also discusses the ne…

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Interview with Puneet Gupta, CEO and Founder of amberflo 31:09

4M ago31:09

31:09

Puneet, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience at Oracle, Amazon, and other industry giants, has a passion for innovation. Living in Saratoga with his family, he's been obsessed with metering, billing, and CPQ/Quoting solutions for over a decade. This passion led him to launch his second startup in 2020, driven by the belief that usage-…

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Josh Pudnos | RevOps | Lessons From Building a Revenue Operations Function from Scratch 33:15

4M ago33:15

33:15

In this episode of the RevAmp podcast, host Mark Lerner interviews Josh Pudnos, the VP of Revenue Operations at Exiger. Josh discusses his experience building a #revops function from scratch and shares insights and advice for others in similar roles. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear mission statement and vision, as well as consistentl…

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Colin Specter | Sales Leader | Balancing Functionality and the Human Touch in Sales 27:06

4M ago27:06

27:06

In this episode of the RevAmp Podcast, Mark Lerner interviews Colin Specter, the VP of Sales for Orum, a live conversation platform for salespeople. They discuss the recent sales kickoff that Orum conducted and the challenges and observations in the sales industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of AI technology. Colin emphasizes the…

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Interview with Sarika Garg, Co-Founder & CEO of cacheflow 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

Sarika brings over 20 years of experience from companies like SAP and Ariba, along with startup insights, to discuss cacheflow's "deal closing platform." This platform offers CPQ capabilities specifically designed for SaaS businesses, along with features like deal room, subscription management, and billing. Despite being just 3 years old, cacheflow…

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