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#9

Hello everyone !

We are here again with our next newsletter and here's what we have in store for you.

Here’s what’s in this Green Tea Newsletter #9 :

• 🎙️Sri and Ramesh talking about the Revenue per Employee (RPE) metrics, smart scaling, marketing strategy transitions, changing framework in SaaS companies, and the right stage to involve a sales team in a PLG company.

• 🔊Latest in tech – OpenAI for military use, Cybersecurity startup Silverfort’s $116 million funding, and the latest writing assistant from Google.

• ✍️The Miro Story. This week it is all about Collaborative Digital Whiteboards and how Miro tops the charts in this space.

• 📈A quick read on Mastering Twitter for Businesses: Your 2024 Ultimate Guide.

• 🛠️Link to a free tool that will help you:

1️⃣ Generate and enhance post ideas with the AI coach.
2️⃣ Automate and schedule your posts effortlessly.
3️⃣ Utilize AI analytics to identify and boost your social presence.

Savvy Scaling Strategies!

In this podcast, discussions revolve around growing smartly in the SaaS industry, breaking down the hype around Revenue per Employee metrics, and emphasizing the need for lean, efficient teams. Explore changes in marketing strategies after achieving product-market fit and question whether a sales team is necessary in a true Product-Led Growth model. Plunge into real-world examples of successful PLG approaches and see how SaaS growth frameworks are adapting to the rise of Large Language Models and AI innovations.

Time for tech sips ☕️. Serving you the week’s highlights in easy-to-absorb bullet points, making sure you don’t miss a beat.

OpenAI now approved for military use🛡️

• OpenAI has revised its usage policies, permitting the use of its AI products in specific military applications.

• The company is actively engaged in projects with the US Department of Defense, focusing on cybersecurity and addressing issues like veteran suicide prevention.

• While the updated terms no longer explicitly mention "military," OpenAI emphasizes its commitment to preventing harm and weapon development.

• The move sparks discussion about the ethical implications of AI in military contexts, highlighting the ongoing tension between technology companies and military applications.

Silverfort's $116M late-stage funding round💰

• Cybersecurity startup Silverfort secures $116 million in a late-stage funding round led by Brighton Park Capital, with participation from Citi Ventures and General Motors Ventures.

• The demand for identity threat prevention and multi-factor authentication remains strong, evident in the robust performance of stocks like SentinelOne, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike Holdings.

• The fresh capital to be used to enhance existing products, explore new areas, and capitalize on Silverfort’s strategic partnerships with major players like Microsoft. The company boasts high-profile clients, including Agoda, UPS, and Samsonite.

• Despite no immediate plans for an IPO, Silverfort, strengthened by a successful 2023, stands financially sound. CEO Hed Kovetz emphasizes product development, expansion, and potential acquisitions following the company's record-breaking Q4.

Google’s writing assistant and tab organization features📝

• Google introduces generative AI elements in Chrome, allowing users to create custom backgrounds with personalized themes based on subject, mood, visual style, and color.

• A new writing assistant is integrated into Chrome, enabling users to improve queries and posts by right-clicking a text box and selecting "Help me write."

• It adds a feature suggesting topic groups for open tabs, automatically sorting and naming them to help users manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

So, as you know this is the section where we talk growth tales of tech visionaries. This week it is all about Miro, a digital whiteboard transforming collaboration in a virtual era. Pour over the details ☕explore the twists and turns🔍and get ready to be inspired!

Mastering Twitter for Businesses: Your 2024 Ultimate Guide 🕊️

Ever wondered how to master Twitter for your business? Questions like 'What should I tweet?' or 'How often should I post?' are common stumbling blocks. If you're nodding in agreement, you're in the right place! This 9-minute read answers these burning questions and more, guiding you to transform your Twitter presence in 2024.

Tool of the week!🛠️

This week, I am sharing a tool that will guide you through 3 transformative ways of leveraging AI to elevate your social presence. This is a must try and it is free. Try it yourself and let me know what you think. The Link to this feel tool is shared at the end of this newsletter.

That’s all for now. See you all next week with some more interesting info. Ciao! 👋