Founder Weekly (Issue 606 - October 4 2023)

Founder Weekly - Issue 606

October 04, 2023

Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 606 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

This article is about building machine learning products and discusses the challenges involved. Some key concepts include failure modes, teams involved, and model types.

This post talks about the future of ERP systems and argues that ERP systems will need to unbundle in order to survive the changing needs of businesses.

Lane Shackleton, CPO of Coda, discusses principles of great PMs, rituals of great product teams, and his journey from Alaskan climbing guide to CPO.

The conversation that founders and investors should be having - but are often afraid to bring up.

Marketing, Sales and PR

A masterclass on how to drive SaaS growth. Plus, what we can learn about the PLG Iceberg, product-led sales, 4 different community growth strategies, and breaking into the enterprise.

Learn all about Google's E-E-A-T and discover how to master and demonstrate it to enhance your site's SEO performance.

You've finally decided that product-led sales is right for your business. So how do you hire a product-led sales leader no matter your stage? Find out from CloserIQ's Jordan Wan here.

Money and Finance

Unveiling the 2023 SaaS Funding Napkin.

A new generation of venture capitalists experienced their first market crash. Those who survive can become better investors.

Private debt has overtaken venture capital among the top private markets fundraising strategies of the year, second only to private equity. The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates higher is a reminder of its appeal as floating-rate loans continue to beat bonds and almost equal stocks with their returns to date. Direct lending remained the most favored substrategy, while mezzanine financing and special situations were close behind. 

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