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AI is reshaping SaaS business models at an unprecedented pace. What worked yesterday won’t cut it tomorrow. From the rise of AI agents to the potential death of traditional subscriptions, we break down how SaaS companies are thinking about AI monetization and what’s coming next. 🔮 Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gSg29RV8

ICYMI: We’re teaming up with Scalebound for a webinar tomorrow! We’ll dive into trends in founder mental health, productivity, and personal lessons from Mike Fitzgerald and Eric Spett’s journeys building SaaS companies. It’s not too late to sign up — register here: https://lnkd.in/g6p5eNbY

The High Alpha team is ready for Valentine's Day! 🌸 Big thanks to Katherine Martin-Ross, founder of Duet Floral Studio, for hosting a Valentine's Day bouquet workshop yesterday. The office looks and smells better than ever.

Amanda Carroll of High Alpha (Indianapolis) has exemplified leadership, professionalism and resilience in her roles as director of real estate and executive assistant to High Alpha Co-Founder and Partner Kristian Andersen. She leads the Hospitality team and coordinates hundreds of events, ensures the headquarters runs seamlessly for the team, its portfolio companies and the Indiana tech ecosystem. She spearheaded the company’s 2020 move to the Indianapolis Bottleworks District, overseeing design, construction and move-in during the pandemic. She has facilitated the onboarding of employees and is a longstanding member of the philanthropy committee, championing Indianapolis and the nonprofits that make the city thrive. For more #Tech25 Honorees, https://lnkd.in/eJdYFfMn Join Mira Awards: Indiana's Biggest Night for Tech & Innovation on February 27 at the Palladium www.miraawards.com #Mira2025

We’re excited to share that our own Emma Ryan has been named a finalist for Indy’s Best & Brightest Award, presented by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana 🎉 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eJTj4DR8 Congrats, Emma — we're so happy to have you on the team! #IBNB #indysbestandbrightest #jaindy

Ashley Blevins, MHRM of High Alpha (Indianapolis) is a human relations expert, diversity and inclusion advocate, and strategic business partner for High Alpha and the more than 30 studio companies in its portfolio. She spearheads efforts to recruit technical co-founders, CEOs, leaders and individual contributors, one of the most challenging yet impactful aspects of building next-generation products that can fundamentally impact careers and communities. She represented High Alpha as a speaker at the Grace Hopper Conference, the largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists, and helps shape internal culture and champions initiatives that foster team bonding and inclusion. For more 2025 Class of Tech 25 Honorees, https://lnkd.in/eJdYFfMn #techtalent #Mira2025 Join us on Feb 27 Mira Awards gala. www.miraawards.com

Exciting news! High Alpha Co-Founder and Partner Kristian Andersen is joining the Venture & Startup track at Main Street Summit 2025. He’ll be joined by Joe Schmidt IV, Bryce Roberts, Shegun Otulana, and others to tackle big questions about the future of startups, AI’s impact on B2B SaaS, and what VCs want to see from founders. Will we see you in November?

Growth is the goal. But at what cost? Our 2024 SaaS Benchmarks Report uncovered a paradox: as SaaS companies scale, founders feel more financially secure, yet their stress levels rise. Building an early-stage company is an emotional rollercoaster, and founder wellness isn’t just personal — it’s a business issue. On February 13th, we’re hosting a webinar to dig into the latest trends in founder mental health, productivity, and personal lessons learned from building and scaling companies. If you’re a SaaS founder, investor, or operator, this is for you. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6p5eNbY

Big congrats to Logik.ai and Christopher Shutts on three years of 100%+ growth. 🚀 Their relentless focus on AI-driven innovation is setting a new standard in CPQ and transforming how modern enterprises sell. Read more about their progress and momentum: https://lnkd.in/gj6sgMPp

New episode alert! Join IBJ Media CEO Nathan Feltman as he sits down with Scott Dorsey, co-founder and managing partner of High Alpha, and founder of ExactTarget. Dive into the story behind ExactTarget’s success, from its iconic “Orange Culture” to its $2.5B acquisition by Salesforce. Dorsey also opens up about fostering Indiana’s tech ecosystem, empowering students through his nonprofit Nextech, and why civic engagement matters more than ever. Listen: https://lnkd.in/g6bx2_ZH Watch: https://lnkd.in/gS4Azf9u