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Daily Edition · Page 8

THE DAILY INDEX

Technology, AI, software, security, crypto and business

HEADLINES & TRENDS

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Q1 '25 EARNINGS SEASON KICKS OFF

Early Q1 earnings reports show software companies performing "better than feared" despite economic headwinds. ServiceNow slightly beat expectations and raised guidance despite lower net new ARR, positioning itself as a "deflationary AI platform" as boards seek cost-cutting and automation. Outside tech, a mixed picture emerges: big banks report healthy consumer spending, but signs of caution appear in consumer brands and housing as tariffs and high rates impact middle and lower-income segments. SaaS valuations remain modest at a 5.0x median revenue multiple, with growth rates continuing to be the main driver of premium valuations in an increasingly efficiency-focused market.

cloudedjudgement.substack.com · 3 min

TLDR Founders

KNOW YOUR VC

There are two main paths in venture capital: the selective Home Run Hitters hunting for future $10B+ companies with smaller funds, and the Volume Players raising massive funds to deploy capital widely while living on management fees. Problems arise when VCs get caught in the "messy middle"—not elite enough for top deals but trying to act like they are. Tiger openly moves fast without much involvement, while firms like Benchmark take concentrated positions with hands-on support. Neither approach is wrong—the danger comes when funds aren't honest about their strategy, pushing founders to raise too much or setting unrealistic expectations.

mostlymetrics.com · 4 min

TLDR Founders

WTF VC, Q2 2025 EDITION

The linear “seed-A-B” assembly line is over. Startups now jump between discrete capital pools, and valuations ride almost entirely on conviction—whoever “believes harder” wins the round. Meanwhile, AI is up-ending the funding game (inbound deal flow is dead and classic SaaS looks uninvestable) and capital markets are splintering into region- and stage-specific silos, forcing LPs and GPs to play several fragmented games at once. Net-net: narrative beats numbers, AI warps the field, and the one-size-fits-all VC market is gone.

docsend.com · 5 min

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THE #1 THING THAT MAKES ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS SEE VALUE: A GREAT DASHBOARD

Building a robust dashboard is crucial for retaining and upgrading existing SaaS customers, as it clearly communicates value to all stakeholders, even those who never use the app. A successful dashboard requires no additional work from users, provides daily value to key stakeholders, and clearly displays ROI, which can accelerate deal closures and ease renewals. By making the dashboard a core asset, apps can differentiate themselves from competitors and justify higher pricing.

saastr.com · 4 min

TLDR Founders

THE STATE OF STARTUP MEDIA

Tech stories once belonged to gatekeepers like TechCrunch. Now a revolution is brewing—a modern "Republic of Letters" where founders, investors, and builders tell their own tales. This movement exploded during COVID when Packy McCormick, Lenny Rachitsky, and others built massive audiences seemingly overnight. This was because people craved optimism and insider truths instead of journalist skepticism. The secret isn't fancy credentials or connections—just pick one simple idea, take it seriously, and start creating. Even with just a few readers at first, your ideas will sharpen, your network will grow, and you might just find your tribe along the way.

investing101.substack.com · 3 min

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EUROPE'S FASTEST GROWING STARTUP?

Swedish AI startup Lovable skyrocketed to $30M ARR in 120 days with a team of just 18, leveraging viral growth from rebranding and improvements on a robust initial product. Its growth strategy involved targeted social media engagement and launching on platforms like Product Hunt, capitalizing on word-of-mouth. Lovable's hybrid pricing strategy combines subscriptions with usage limits, maintaining profitability while investing in product development.

growthunhinged.com · 10 min

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