The SaaStr conference is a must-attend event for any entrepreneur or executive looking to grow their SaaS business. This year's conference was packed with valuable insights. Ansa’s Hannah McQuaid shares three key takeaways from the event:

1. Break the Mold with Creativity:

In a crowded and competitive market, the need to stand out has never been more critical. Take inspiration from innovative strategies like Brex's Champagne Campaign, which yielded a 75% demo rate and 75% demo to close, or Rippling's LinkedIn campaign with new onboards. The creativity of these campaigns results in a significant competitive edge, capturing attention within a crowded market.

2. The Return of In-Person Engagement:

After two years of virtual events, the return of in-person engagement is a significant trend at SaaStr. There's a reason why companies are investing in in-person events: they work. Studies have shown that in-person meetings can lead to up to 3x higher conversion rates than virtual meetings. Face-to-face connections, often undervalued in the age of virtual communication, are proving to be instrumental in accelerating the sales pipeline.

3. Customer Success is Non-Negotiable:

Even during economic downturns, Customer Success teams remain remarkably resilient, often untouched by cost-cutting measures. Forrester found that high-growth B2B companies with a strong Customer Success team are 2.5x more likely to retain customers. The rationale behind this is clear – investing in the success and satisfaction of your customers is a strategic move that pays off in the long run.

Let's connect if you're a founder looking to put these insights from SaaStr 2023 into action and take your business to the next level. Get in touch with me at hannah@ansa.co or on LinkedIn.