Product
The One & Only "Law" for SaaS (vs. the Many Freedoms You Should Be Taking Advantage Of)

When it comes down to it, what is software as a service? I believe there is merely one law that should dictate SaaS, compared to many freedoms that it offers.

by Scott Maxwell
At OpenView
Thank You for All Your Outreach to Boston! Here's How You Can Help

I have personally been overwhelmed by the show of support for Boston over the last 24 hours. For those interested in raising funds in support of the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy, here is one way you can help.

by Scott Maxwell
Startup News
Is Installed-Software-as-a-Service (ISAAS) the Next Software Packaging?

With more and more companies offering to install software on enterprise clouds is Installed-Software-as-a-Service (ISAAS) the next evolution in enterprise software packaging?

by Scott Maxwell
Startup Strategy
Why Your Company Should Make 2013 the "Year of Leadership"

One of the best ways to create true impact in a growing business is to create a team full of innovators who aren’t afraid to start or embrace a movement. Make 2013 your “Year of Leadership.”

by Scott Maxwell
HR & Leadership
Small Business Innovation Lessons from Salesforce.com

For small companies looking to take on larger competitors, the ability to drive faster, more efficient, and more transformative innovation is a powerful competitive advantage. Just ask Salesforce.com.

by Scott Maxwell
HR & Leadership
How Yammer Turned Being Small into a Big Competitive Advantage

Who says being a small business doesn’t have its own competitive advantage? Yammer used its information advantage to build something Microsoft couldn’t.

by Scott Maxwell
Startup Strategy
The One Skill that All Great Managers Have
What is the one skill that all great managers have? It's simple, really. Great managers know how to do one...
by Scott Maxwell
Finance & Operations
Analyzing the Venture Capital Tax Debate: Fairness, Impact, and Consequences

With President Obama’s 2013 budget once again containing a provision for raising taxes on venture capital earnings, it’s worth analyzing and discussing the potential impact of such a policy.

by Scott Maxwell
Finance & Operations
Building an All-Star Expansion-Stage Team

Imagine if you were able to build your own all-star lineup for your startup or expansion-stage team? Actually, that’s exactly what you should be doing.

by Scott Maxwell