The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 090: SaaStr's Own Jason Lemkin on The Specific Characteristics Jason Looks For In Founders? What Levels Of ACV Suggest The Potential For A Unicorn? Why Founders Always Undersell & How You Should Hire Your First Sales Reps?

Jan 16, 2017 · 24:29

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✨ AI Summary

Key founder characteristics include resilience and vision.
High ACV levels suggest unicorn potential.
Founders often undersell; hire first sales reps strategically.

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