The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 077: WTF Is Net Retention? Why The Best SaaS Companies Focus On It & Why You Do Not Have To Be In SF To Be Successful in SaaS with Michael Sharkey, Founder & CEO @ Autopilot

Nov 25, 2016 · 26:11

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✨ AI Summary

Understand and prioritize Net Retention Rate (NRR).
Focusing on NRR drives success for top SaaS companies.
Success in SaaS is achievable outside of San Francisco.

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Michael Sharkey

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