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Wingify, the maker of Visual Website Optimizer (VWO), merged with French competitor AB Tasty in January 2026, forming a $500 million SaaS powerhouse. The combined entity now reports roughly $120 million in annual revenue and serves about 4,000 customers across the US and Europe. Backed by Singapore‑based private‑equity firm Everstone, which bought Wingify for $200 million in 2025, the merger aims to integrate complementary product suites—AB Tasty’s ecommerce personalization tools with VWO’s experimentation platform—into a unified solution. Leadership will remain largely unchanged as integration unfolds over the next year.
My 5 Pillar SaaS Metrics framework has been core to helping SaaS & AI founders and students in my Academy. I'm about to release the framework in my next code push to production for my SaaS metrics engine. My framework...
Here are the links to the weekly look at the global economy and markets—a discussion of a week characterized by both high-stakes developments and an increasingly fragile economic and financial outlook. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7441107748030693376/ https://open.substack.com/pub/mohamedelerian/p/the-weekly-look-at-the-global-economy-7d1?r=33wip&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #economy #markets #middleeastwar
Iran’s UN maritime representative Ali Mousavi announced that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels except those linked to “Iran’s enemies.” The statement follows a U.S. warning that Tehran’s power plants could be targeted if the strait is...
President Donald Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum demanding Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the obliteration of its power plants. Iran responded by threatening to strike U.S. energy, information‑technology and desalination infrastructure across the Gulf. The exchange...
Datadog engineers moved from hand‑tuning Go assembly to an automated system called BitsEvolve that leverages large language models and evolutionary algorithms to optimize low‑level code. Manual removal of redundant bounds checks alone delivered a 25% CPU reduction on targeted functions....
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have begun placing large orders for mortgage‑backed securities, acting on President Trump’s directive to acquire $200 billion of MBS to help lower mortgage rates. Their retained‑portfolio balances have rebounded to $278 billion, up from $158 billion at the...
At the International Franchise Association convention, a booth partnered with a local shelter to feature adoptable puppies, turning a standard trade‑show stall into an emotional magnet. The presence of the puppies instantly slowed foot traffic, sparked spontaneous conversations, and even...
The article argues that the most impactful business improvements often come from tiny, intentional tweaks rather than sweeping overhauls. Simple adjustments—such as rephrasing a sentence, moving a step earlier, or consolidating repeated decisions—can eliminate hidden friction and free up employee...
Lennar, the U.S. homebuilder with a $22 billion market cap, is spending an average of 14% of a home’s final sales price on buyer incentives in Q1 2026 – the highest level since 2010. A $450,000 house now carries roughly $63,000 in...
Pan African Resources bought Australian miner Tennant Consolidated Mining Group for $54.2 million and now projects 46,000‑48,000 ounces of gold from the Nobles project in FY 2026, with a long‑term target of 100,000 ounces. To remove costly JV penalties, the company is...
The Trump Administration announced temporary licenses to allow Iranian and Russian crude to move and offered 86 million barrels from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Experts argue the licensing is largely symbolic, as sanctions, insurance gaps, and financing constraints keep...
Lotta folks commenting that this chart is an indictment of the progress of "startup science." I think it's the opposite. Since 2010 you've had a 7-10xing of seed rounds and a 3.5-7xing of A rounds. The US population has only grown...
Bilt Rewards acquired travel‑commission platform Sion for $30 million, its second major deal after buying receipt‑data firm Banyan. Sion serves over 8,000 travel advisors and processes more than $7 billion in booking revenue, giving Bilt unprecedented access to travel transaction data. While...
Given all the news in the past 24 hours, if nothing new is announced in the next 24 hours, strap in—things are about to get intense. #oil #bonds #economics #mortgagerates #chartdaddy
Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) serve distinct purposes in RevOps. WBRs are operational, short‑term check‑ins that surface pipeline health, at‑risk revenue, and execution friction. QBRs are strategic, quarterly deep‑dives that explain performance trends, diagnose root causes,...
SaaS valuations have reset — but growth remains intact. Significant multiple compression - Median EV/Sales declined from 15–17x to 4–5x. Median subscription SaaS snapshot 👇 • EV/Sales: 4.7x • NTM Growth: 16.5% • 51 public companies • for SaaS companies (including device / fixed-capacity subscriptions and...
UK employers face record staffing costs as National Insurance rises to 15% and income‑tax thresholds remain frozen, widening the gap between labour expenses and productivity. Simultaneously, benefit costs such as private medical insurance and pension contributions are climbing, pressuring payroll...
The European Union is weighing safeguard duties on rice imports after the Federation of Rice Millers pressed for a review of existing trade agreements. EU rice imports have reached roughly 1.7 million tonnes, a large share arriving under zero‑tariff arrangements. A...
Bet - The prospect joining your call, has experienced some awful sales reps before. Reps who don't understand their business, know how they make money, or even pronounce their name right. Unfortunately, the bar is very low in sales. You need to set...
Sad but true: “Japan can’t cut a deal with Iran without U.S. approval” And that’s why Japanese are protesting now. Energy insecurity in Japan can turn food insecurity can trigger events that US equity, bond, currency market are not pricing in. And Trump’s...
A new NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights report warns that private‑equity ownership of healthcare facilities has driven higher complication rates, staffing cuts, and a tenfold increase in bankruptcy risk, prompting calls for regulation. The study finds PE...
The most dangerous thing about AI isn't that it takes your job. It's that it gives your job to someone who uses AI better than you. Andrej Karpathy just published a tool that maps every job in America by AI exposure.
When I burned out, it didn’t look dramatic. In fact, I was at the top of my game, having just earned a $60,000 bonus. The next month? I was bedridden. That’s what makes executive burnout dangerous. It hides behind success.
A Renmin University report urges China to trim its $3.42 trillion foreign‑exchange reserves, which sit at roughly 16% of GDP, to a more moderate level of about 11.5% of GDP as the yuan gains global traction. The paper argues that a...
How Do Higher Oil Prices Impact Stock Market Returns? An analysis of historical oil price trends and stock market returns indicates that higher oil prices don't necessarily lead to weaker stock market returns going forward. (Ben Carlson @awealthofcs) This #WeekendReading,...
The article urges founders to treat burn rate as a core health metric, not an after‑thought. It outlines how realistic budgeting, purposeful spending, and milestone‑driven fundraising keep cash runway sustainable. Early revenue generation is highlighted as a lever that both...
As firms expand they often insert non‑technical intermediaries between engineers and executives to streamline reporting. These translation layers compress nuance, lengthening decision cycles and distorting risk assessments. The article cites a case where engineers presented directly to senior leaders, eliminating...
The article warns that Washington is ignoring a looming fiscal cliff as deficits and debt surge. Recent policy moves—including a $200 billion request to fund the Iran war, the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, and tax cuts that add $3.4 trillion to ten‑year...
Gregory Juliano, CHRO of Calgary, says the city is Canada’s fastest‑growing municipality, adding more than 100,000 residents and now employing over 20,000 staff. To manage this growth while keeping taxes low, HR and IT are embedding technology, including an enterprise...
Strong teams don’t let high performers carry the dead weight. If your best people are constantly cleaning up for the lazy ones, you’re not building a business…you’re enabling mediocrity. Raise the standard & lower the tolerance. Period.
Facing project challenges? You don't need to go back in time to fix things. Leverage lessons learned to pivot your strategy and make things go smoothly now. It's an opportunity to learn and grow. #ProjectManagement #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/XGOkFCVDcq
The Indian government has introduced a Companies Act amendment to permit restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock appreciation rights (SARs) alongside existing employee stock option plans (ESOPs) as approved executive compensation. The bill also authorises hybrid annual and extraordinary general...
Threats are flying between the US and Iran, but what matters for oil prices isn't words but deeds. Those deeds are that big oil tankers with capacity of 2 million barrels keep docking at Kharg Island to fill up. This...
i tell founders the opposite Go get a massage bro Go have a nice dinner $250 can go a very long way to improve ones positional state Important to maintain long term founder energy or else you will never want to do another...
Having been part of both types: My strong preference is only to participate in partnerships where there is one, clear, legally-designated decision-maker. Otherwise, too much chance strategic disagreements linger & fester.
The $200bn capital boost to US banks. More on this in the Chartbook Top Links of today. https://t.co/Z0naICa1tz
22% of the world’s traded urea, 24% of its aluminium, a third of its helium and 45% of its sulphur come from the region
Energy sector $XLE: +33% YTD Consumer Discretionary sector $XLY: -10% YTD Higher gas prices are expected to reduce discretionary spending. The more you spend at the pump, the less you have to spend elsewhere (travel, restaurants, clothing, etc.). Video: https://t.co/kTI1Olplo7
#25Tips to Help You Select a B2B #SocialMedia Influencer Number 19. Define clear KPIs upfront to measure campaign success. Performance metrics are essential for tracking ROI. 📊📈 #MeasureSuccess https://t.co/CeFLuMSwYi
The “Secret Sauce” of Social Selling: Why Your Profile is Your Best Pitch by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/8dMzYaxhZ9 @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #RevOps #Leadership #Marketing #MarketingStrategy https://t.co/KUCW3z7WpN
PRICE CHANGES 2000-2025: Massive price increases (100%-300% ↑) • hospital services (+275%) 🩻 • college tuition (+196%) 🎓 • child care 🛝 • medical care 🏥 • housing 🏡 • food and beverages 🥘🥤 Significant price decreases: • TV📺 • computer software💿 • toys🧸 https://t.co/Cu5vmq9OuE
The word "impact" feels manipulative to buyers. They've heard it from every seller. Replace it with "ripple effects." "Can you help me understand the ripple effects this challenge is having on the rest of the business?" Sounds more sophisticated. Signals business acumen. Gets 3x richer answers.
Bad AI prompt: Give me marketing ideas. Good AI prompt: I run a SaaS for fitness coaches doing $2M/yr. My goal is to double leads in 6 months. Give me 10 strategies used by similar companies. Context = quality.
RT MCP servers are the new "API contracts" for AI agents. They must standardize auth, rate limits, schemas, and observability, or enterprises will recreate the same brittle integrations we suffered through with REST and RPC. #AI #MCP @Star_CIO https://t.co/7dcoLIKa0K
Steve Jobs on how to give feedback to high performers when their work is simply not good enough; giving difficult feedback without causing resentments is a superpower. https://t.co/Q5VFsVHfAT
But it is more accurate -- Before the latest oil shock the really big surpluses were China, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore (more an investment income dollar but ... )
Markets are now pricing 8bps of TIGHTENING by year-end. Not cuts. Tightening. Six months ago the market expected 3+ cuts in 2026. Next potential cut: autumn 2027. Good luck hitting even that. https://t.co/mmyLstJwNe
China's Rare Earth Weapon: Inside the "Mineral War" with Tomasz Nadrowski. Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/uDfSXat1Xl https://t.co/MXFQAofK9T
"Quantifying Deregulation and its Economic Effects: A Large Language Model Approach" https://t.co/roqt5w8PzH "Positive shocks to deregulation boost investment, productivity, stock prices, profits, and GDP" 👀 https://t.co/3GEjbPT2Fx
