Best Sapphire Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Vs. Capital One Venture X | Just the Tip 11:57

7d ago11:57

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Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we're breaking down the perks and benefits of two of the top travel credit cards on the market today. The Squad has both of these credit cards, we know them, we use them, we love them. And while both are great, each one offers different benefits with its point system, partners,…

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SaaStr 736: What I Learned Selling My Company for $130M with Harry Glaser Founder of Periscope Data and ModelBit 30:13

3h ago30:13

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Harry Glaser was the co-founder and CEO of Periscope Data, which raised a seed round before finding customers, yet didn’t run out of money before becoming an overnight success 3-4 years later. They grew like crazy when they found product-market-fit and raised a big Series A and B. When you’re growing fast, everything can feel like it’s breaking con…

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How RedCloud levels the playing field for fair trade using data 50:17

4h ago50:17

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In developed nations, corporations often rollup and eat independent mom and pop shops into big box retail or big .coms that centralize supply chains and logistics. Meanwhile, independent sellers are the backbone of emerging markets. But a collision is starting to occur and it’s happening fast. Big corporations want to bring the same strategy to the…

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National Parks You Only Need 1 Day To Visit 44:32

5h ago44:32

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This week’s episode is sharing 13 amazing national parks that you can see and enjoy with just ONE day! In honor of National Park Week April 20-28, 2024 we wanted to share some of our favorites and encourage you to take a day to visit. White Sands Dry Tortugas Gateway Arch Cuyahoga Carlsbad Caverns - Don’t forget your headlamp for splunking! Evergla…

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Best Places to Visit In April | Just the Tip 11:33

22m ago11:33

11:33

Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week, we're sharing U.S., international, and national park destinations that are perfect for April travel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: ⁠⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠⁠ Shop: ⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠…

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Exploring All of Yellowstone National Park's Highlights 39:05

3d ago39:05

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This weeks Travel Throwback episode is taking you all the way back to Episode 57: Exploring Yellowstone National Park. This episode is an "oldie but goodie", and features O.G. Squad member Zeina. Spring is here and it's the perfect time to start planning that spring trip to Yellowstone for this travel season or next. Spring is a magical time to vis…

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SaaStr 735: How to Navigate the Shift to Generative AI with PagerDuty’s CEO Jennifer Tejada 43:50

6d ago43:50

43:50

Jennifer Tejada, CEO of PagerDuty, discusses the influence of AI on business workflows, focusing on automating operations, maintaining customer trust, and navigating generative AI challenges. Together with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin, they addresses the role of AI in managing incidents, improving efficiency, and changing decision-making in …

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How to Create a Data and AI Literate Company with Bridgestone and The Data Lodge 42:45

9d ago42:45

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Description: Cindi Howson is joined by Valerie A. Logan, CEO and founder of the DataLodge and Chief Strategy Officer at DATA SOCIETY GROUP, and Jason Beyer, Vice President of Data and Analytics at Bridgestone Americas. They delve into the vital concepts of data literacy and AI literacy, sharing their insights and experiences in fostering a data-dri…

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5 Days in the Jersey Shore , Cape May, and Philly 56:49

10d ago56:49

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Episode 237 - This week we’re going down to the Jersey Shore to live out our first bumping dreams in Seaside! On this 5-day vacation, we also visited Cape May, NJ and Philidelphia, PA where we met with honorary squadies IRL. These destinations are all close enough to bundle together for a trip to remember. Book your room where we stayed in Cape May…

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The Squads Top 3 Favorite Countries | Just The Tip 16:56

14d ago16:56

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Welcome to our first episode of Just The Tip! In this week's mini episode we each share our #1 favorite destination. It's hard to pick just one, but tune in to hear more about 3 hot spots around the country we love! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 Shop: Trip I…

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SaaStr 734: The Latest in Series A Rounds, AI Growth Rates and More with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin 19:38

14d ago19:38

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SaaStr 734: The Latest in Series A Rounds, AI Growth Rates and More with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin So Redpoint Ventures published some of the slides they recently presented to their Limited Partners (their own investors) here. There’s a ton of good data there, but this one slide stood out to me, because it was put together in a really cle…

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Hiking and Exploring Grand Teton National Park & Jackson Hole, Wyoming 53:33

23d ago53:33

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In this weeks Travel Throwback episode we are going way back to Episode 56: Hiking Grand Teton National Park. This episode is an "oldie but goodie", and features O.G. Squad member Zeina. Spring is here and it's the perfect time to start planning that spring trip to Grand Teton National Park for this travel season or next. Spring is a magical time t…

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SaaStr 733: Advice Every SaaS Founder Needs to Know in 2024 with Sam Blond and Jason Lemkin 50:45

21d ago50:45

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SaaStr 733: Advice Every SaaS Founder Needs to Know in 2024 with Sam Blond and Jason Lemkin At SaaStr Miami, former Founder’s Fund Partner and CRO of Brex Sam Blond — host of the SaaStr CRO Confidential Podcast — sat down with SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin for a fireside chat about finding success as a SaaS company in 2024. They discuss Sam’s…

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Bavarian Alpine Adventures: Exploring Berchtesgaden, Germany 1:12:57

24d ago1:12:57

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Welcome back, travelers! In today's episode, we're diving into the stunning landscapes and rich history of Berchtesgaden, Germany. We continued on to Berchtesgaden after our time in Munich celebrating Oktoberfest to enjoy the stunning Bavarian Alps. Join us as we recount our adventures hiking through the national park, cruising on the crystal-clear…

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SaaStr 732: What It’s Like Running a Profitable $400M Public SaaS Company with Vimeo CEO Adam Gross and SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin 28:12

1M ago28:12

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SaaStr 732: What It’s Like Running a Profitable $400M Public SaaS Company with Vimeo CEO Adam Gross and SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin Vimeo CEO and SaaS veteran Adam Gross and Jason Lemkin, SaaStr founder and CEO, recently hosted a fireside chat at SaaStr Miami, talking about running a profitable public company with $400M in revenue, includin…

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SaaStr 731: 10 Things Founders Should Know About Getting Acquired with Brett Goldstein, Former M&A at Google 20:03

30d ago20:03

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SaaStr 731: 10 Things Founders Should Know About Getting Acquired with Brett Goldstein, Former M&A at Google Former member of the M&A team at Google, Brett Goldstein, now Founder at Micro and Co-Founder & CEO of Launch House Ventures, shares the nine things founders should know about getting acquired. It’s a common dream for founders to hope their …

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Data, AI, Action: Navigating GenAI with Chris Stephens, Field CTO at Appen 45:19

1M ago45:19

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Description: In this episode, Chris Stephens, Field CTO at Appen, dives into how CDO’s are navigating the world of generative AI. From setting clear expectations to driving adoption within organizations, Chris and Cindi explore the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. Chris shares Appen's innovative approach to integrating human…

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Building a venture firm w/ Scott Kupor (a16z) 52:56

1M ago52:56

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In the first Origins episode of the year, ⁠Nick Chirls⁠ (Notation Capital) and ⁠Beezer Clarkson⁠ (Sapphire Partners) host Scott Kupor, a Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. In his role as managing partner, Scott invests in growth-stage companies building in the bio and healthcare industries, manages the firm’s investor relations team, and is r…

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Traveling Through Japan - Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima (Part 2 of 2) 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

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In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 43: Traveling Through Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima [Part 2 of 2] This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Japan is an amazing country and one of The Squad's favorite countries we’ve ever visited on ou…

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SaaStr 730: How to Price and Package AI SaaS Products with Sandhya Hegde, General Partner at Unusual Ventures 31:34

1M ago31:34

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SaaStr 730: How to Price and Package AI SaaS Products with Sandhya Hegde, General Partner at Unusual Ventures With everything in AI moving so rapidly, what’s the best way to price Artificial Intelligence products or SaaS tools with custom AI features and integrations? Should it be subscriptions, usage, solutions, or something entirely different? Wh…

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SaaStr 729: 6 Questions Founders Should Ask Themselves to Drive Value from Generative AI with Base10 Partners 34:20

1M ago34:20

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SaaStr 729: 6 Questions Founders Should Ask Themselves to Drive Value from Generative AI with Base10 Partners Generative AI is a platform shift where models can take inputs such as text, image, audio, video, and code and generate new content into any of the modalities mentioned. TJ Nahigian, co-founder and Managing Partner of Base10 Partners, and L…

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First Time at Oktoberfest & Why You Should Plan Now 1:12:21

1M ago1:12:21

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Episode 232 - We’re sharing our experience at Oktoberfest for the very first time! We break down the tents, the outfits, the food, the giant beers, how to get into the event and how to survive it. Plus some nearby experiences in Munich to see more of Germany when you come for this epic event. For this trip we booked the Neuschwanstein Castle Tour f…

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SaaStr 728: How to Double Your Magic Number and Increase Your Go-to-Market Efficiency with Sapphire Ventures 25:14

2M ago25:14

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SaaStr 728: How to Double Your Magic Number and Increase Your Go-to-Market Efficiency with Sapphire Ventures Go-to-market (GTM) design and efficiency are sometimes overlooked, but they’re a critical driver of any SaaS business. Rajeev Dham and Karan Singh, Partners at Sapphire Ventures, and Jane Lee, Vice President at Sapphire walk us through how t…

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How Procter and Gamble Pioneered Big Data 38:58

1M ago38:58

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Description: Michael Jordan once said that players win games, and teams win championships. In this episode, Cindi interviews Alfredo Colas, Senior Vice President of Data and Analytics at Procter & Gamble. Together, they explore the importance of fostering a data-driven culture and digital fluency, while delving into strategies for overcoming challe…

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Tokyo, Japan: Things To Do & See, And How To Navigate in 2024 1:27:33

2M ago1:27:33

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In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 42: Tokyo, Japan: Things to See and Do [Part 1 of 2] This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Japan is an amazing country and one of The Squad's favorite countries we’ve ever visited on our epic travels. Japan con…

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SaaStr 727: High-Velocity Techniques to Maximize Sales with Gusto’s CRO and Head of Go-to-Market 21:27

2M ago21:27

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SaaStr 727: High-Velocity Techniques to Maximize Sales with Gusto’s CRO and Head of Go-to-Market Tolithia Kornweibel, CRO, and Jamie Edwards, Head of Go-to-Market Operations and Tools, share how Gusto maximizes revenue so that you can do the same. Together they share the high-velocity techniques they use to maximize sales, including: Sell to SMBs U…

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How to Enjoy Austin's SXSW Fun & Festivities for Free 30:26

2M ago30:26

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Episode 230 - Traveling for events shows you more of the spirit of a city. Austin, TX comes alive in March for the 10-day conference/festival/city takeover that is South by Southwest. In this episode we break down what exactly this event is, how to travel in Austin during the 10-days and how to go to events for free, plus we share tons of tips for …

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SaaStr 726: How to Build Out Your SDR Function in 2024 with Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund 38:35

2M ago38:35

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SaaStr 726: How to Build Out Your SDR Function in 2024 with Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund and Host of SaaStr CRO Confidential How do you build out a Sales Development (SDR) function at your SaaS company? Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund and host of SaaStr’s CRO Confidential shares his advice for building an SDR function in 2024 based on hi…

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Secrets of Success with Nisha Paliwal from Capital One 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Giving ABC’s more meaning, in this episode of The Data Chief host Cindi Howson, engages in a captivating conversation with Nisha Paliwal, the managing VP of Enterprise Data Technology at Capital One. Nisha dives into her multifaceted role as a tech leader, visionary, and advocate for STEM education. The discussion traverses topics ranging from the …

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10 Best National Parks for Sightseeing & Non-Hiking Adventures in 2024 43:30

2M ago43:30

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In this Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode we are bringing you another full list of iconic national parks without hiking to see and enjoy. We love an “easy day” of 12 mile hikes to reach peak summit views as much as the next person, but sometimes you want to relax and just sightsee in America’s most beautiful natural preserves. Some of these national…

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SaaStr 725: Mastering High-Volume, Low-CAC Marketing: Strategies from Gorgias, Vercel, and Hypergrowth Partners 33:45

2M ago33:45

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SaaStr 725: Mastering High-Volume, Low-CAC Marketing: Strategies from Gorgias, Vercel, and Hypergrowth Partners In today’s world, there’s a clear shift in what founders, boards, and investors are all after — scalable, low-CAC (customer-acquisition cost) growth strategies. In a panel, Guillaume Cabane (G) and Martin Gontovnikas (Gonto), co-founders …

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SaaStr 724: CRO Confidential: Bringing Product-Led and Sales-Led Growth Together For Go-To-Market Success with Giancarlo Lionetti, CRO of Zapier. Hosted by Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund 46:12

2M ago46:12

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SaaStr 724: CRO Confidential: Bringing Product-Led and Sales-Led Growth Together For Go-To-Market Success with Giancarlo Lionetti, CRO of Zapier. Hosted by Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund In this latest episode of CRO Confidential, Sam Blond, Partner at Founders Fund and former CRO at Brex, sits down with the CRO of Zapier, Giancarlo Lionetti (…

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Falling in Love With Greece - Athens, Mykonos, Santorini 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

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Episode 228 - Come with us on a week trip to Greece exploring ancient ruins in Athens, beach clubs and nightlife in Mykonos, and the luxurious experiences Santorini has to offer. We share Greece travel tips, the route to take, the things to do in Greece you have to experience on your trip and share why Greece is one of our top 3 favorite places in …

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SaaStr 723: Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, and Jason Lemkin, CEO and Founder of SaaStr: Answer Your Top 10 2024 Customer Success Questions 26:41

2M ago26:41

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SaaStr 723: Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, and Jason Lemkin, CEO and Founder of SaaStr: Answer Your Top 10 2024 Customer Success Questions In 2024, for customer success in SaaS, what’s “good” NRR? What’s a “good” NPS? Who should Customer Success report into? Questions like this and many others are the most common questions asked of SaaStr Fan Fave a…

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SaaStr 722: 2024 State of SaaS: Trends and Predictions with SaaStr CEO and Founder, Jason Lemkin 30:15

3M ago30:15

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SaaStr 722: 2024 State of SaaS: Trends and Predictions with SaaStr CEO and Founder, Jason Lemkin At Pavilion's CEO Summit, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin, took the stage to do something .. a little bit different. Typically on SaaStr.com, we try to focus our content on mistakes to avoid, lessons learned and how to scale faster, but for the CEO …

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