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🎉 We are happy to announce that Pontus Björnsson CEO of Kleer previously known as PE Accounting is joining the SaaSiest CEO Network for the 4th year in a row. We asked Pontus some questions 👇 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬? Kleer is a Finance as a Service provider for SaaS and Consulting companies. Our customers get a verticalized finance and payroll cloud platform with managed services. All at a fixed price. It empowers finance and allows focus on growth. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 4th 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? The SaaSiest network is a best-in-class combination. Hands-on knowledge from practitioners who have done “it” themselves, members who are curious and willing to share and have fun. For me, the combination generates both new ideas and works as a sounding board for my own. It improves how I run Kleer. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝? With a curious and generous mindset in both digital and physical meetups. And I already look forward to meeting the network and the spring (or maybe summer this year) at SaaSiest in Malmö. ***** The SaaSiest CEO Network is an exclusive membership group for CEOs running European head-quartered, B2B SaaS companies with an ARR above 2M Euro. It’s the largest one of its kind in Europe! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩? ✅ In-person kickoff in January ✅ Monthly Digital CEO Mastermind sessions ✅ SaaSiest CEO Dinners ✅ Local in-person meetups ✅ Private Slack Community ✅ Exclusive Access to experts and data ✅ Special deals on all SaaSiest events This is the B2B SaaS CEO Network you deserve! 👊

Are you better than your peers - SaaSiest Benchmark Report is here 🛎️ Is your SaaS Company performing well? One way to find out is to compare it to the performance of other SaaS companies similar to yours! Take the 7 min survey to find out here SaaSiest Benchmark Report 2025. Here's a sneakpeak: •⁠ ⁠What is best in class NRR? •⁠ ⁠How efficient are best-in-class revenue teams in terms of payback periods? •⁠ ⁠Is your capital allocation efficient, how does your burn rate stack up to the best-in-class? •⁠ ⁠What is the level of employee churn rate for a company of your size? •⁠ ⁠How fast should you be growing at your size, given the speed of your peers? •⁠ ⁠How far are you along the AI adoption phase compared to your peers? The SaaSiest Benchmark Report 2025 will give you exactly these insights and much more 🩷 IMPORTANT: Your information will only be submitted to SaaSiest to create the report. Your direct response will not be published or shared with any 3rd party. All facets of the findings from the survey that may be published in a public forum will be 100% anonymized, with no connection back to you or your employer. By taking this survey you will get access to the full report with all of its detailed insights and analyses. You'll find the link to the survey in the comment section below 👇

What if AI isn’t just the future of SaaS but the catalyst for redefining it entirely? 🤖 In the latest episode of the SaaSiest podcast, Cristina-Tamara Grigorie and Henrik Berg from Verdane, a leading venture capital firm, dive deep into how AI is reshaping SaaS. From transforming how products are delivered to revolutionizing scaling strategies, they unpack the massive opportunities AI brings to the table. Here are some of the thought-provoking insights you'll hear: → Discover how AI is becoming a core strategy for scaling smarter and faster. → How AI is amplifying human intelligence, unlocking new opportunities. → The power of AI to drive smarter, more precise business decisions. → What’s next for AI in SaaS, and how should companies prepare? In this conversation, we not only look at AI as a tool but also ponder its role as a driving force in the new era of SaaS growth - where adaptability, intelligence, and innovation are the key differentiators. If you’re wondering how to navigate this AI-driven future and what steps you can take to stay ahead, don’t miss this episode🎧 https://lnkd.in/dwa8AKNV

Scaling a business is never a straight line, it’s a winding path filled with opportunities and challenges. For startups, adaptability often makes the difference between thriving and stalling. Sabi Tolou, Co-founder and CCO of Sendcloud, shared powerful insights on why adaptability in people, culture, and strategy is the cornerstone of sustainable growth💡 Key questions explored: → What separates companies that hit $100M ARR from those that plateau at $1M? → How do you evolve hiring strategies as your business scales? → Why is culture the glue that holds everything together during growth? → Sendcloud’s journey from a self-serving shipping tool to a global platform is a testament to the power of embracing change. Curious to learn how adaptability can become your growth engine? 📖 Read the full article and get actionable insights: https://lnkd.in/dRJmYu2g

Not all heroes wear capes - some just keep it classy with a "don't be a SaaShole, be SaaSy" t-shirt😎 And just like that, it's a wrap! Huge thanks to everyone who came through, to Chris for absolutely killing it on stage and sharing some seriously wise nuggets, and to the incredible partners who made it all possible (Pimberly, Hook, Zensai, Voyado). You guys made this one unforgettable 🩷 Next up: sleep. Then we dive into planning even bigger and broader events for 2025. Let’s go!

Aaaand now, what you’ve really been waiting for; the juicy behind-the-scenes content🍿

Asher Oliver perfectly captured the magic of our final tour stop in Manchester - just take a look down below🎥

Want a sneak peek of last night's meetup in Manchester? Remu B. captured the highlights👇

What if the approach that got your SaaS business to $1M is holding you back from reaching $1B? According to Jacco van der Kooij, founder of Winning by Design, the rules of SaaS growth have changed. The era of “growth at all costs” is over. Today, it’s all about efficiency, scalability, and sustainability🚀 Jacco’s insights challenge us to think like a factory: ✅ Focus on scalable production lines for revenue. ✅ Prioritize efficiency to maximize ROI. ✅ Ensure quality through retention metrics like NRR and GRR. But here’s the kicker: many startups are still people-dependent instead of process-driven. To thrive, we need to build revenue factories powered by structured, repeatable processes and strategic business models. Curious how to transform your growth strategy into a billion-dollar powerhouse? Dive into the full article for key takeaways on building scalable success: https://lnkd.in/dmvCJ9Tc

Final stop: Manchester! To everyone who showed up and made the evening unforgettable - thank you! 🙌 And a massive shoutout to Pimberly for making it all possible. What a perfect way to wrap it all up!