🚀 The technology gold rush is over, and a new era of leaner startups has begun. LLMs are disrupting how startups leverage the capital markets, allowing founders to do more with less. DK Burnaby, HCS, GPHR and I are watching this happen in real time and have some thoughts about how this impacts back office organizations. ✨ Key highlights include: * How AI is dropping the costs of starting and running a business * The end of endless VC rounds and the rise of revenue-driven scaling * The evolving role of mid-stage financing and its implications for startups and VCs * The impact this is all having on the lean startup's strategy on Ops and Finance * Strategies like outsourcing, near/off-shore hiring, and fractional senior level talent to maximize efficiency and minimize costs Read the first article in a new series from myself & DK, and learn how you can apply these strategies to your own company. Check it out --> https://lnkd.in/gCurY_ui #fractionalCFO #FractionalExecutives #LeanStartups #Outsourcing
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Highly recommend listening to ROOT SPORTS - NORTHWEST's own Jen Mueller if you ever get the chance. Not only is she utterly spot on in learning how to build fast work relationships, she's got a ton of awesome Seattle sports stories.
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Achievement: Unlocked! Clearbit + HubSpot 📈 Super excited to announce that Clearbit has signed a definitive agreement to join forces with HubSpot! The synergy between Clearbit's Data Layer and HubSpot’s Engagement Layer is going to be immediate and obvious. Even better that HubSpot's customer-centric approach mirrors our values perfectly, making this union just *chef’s kiss*. This move is a tribute to our team's relentless effort over the years, and a promising new chapter for how Clearbit can provide value to even more companies. A huge thank you to our employees, partners, investors, and customers who've been instrumental on this journey. Ready and excited to see where this partnership takes us! #Clearbit #HubSpot #Acquisition #NewChapter
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1mointeresting read, thanks DK Burnaby, HCS, GPHR