SaaS Backwards - Reverse Engineering SaaS Success

Ep. 77 - What VCs are looking for today—with Sanjit Singh Dang, U First Capital

Ken Lempit Season 2 Episode 27

Why are some SaaS companies raising significant funds while others struggle to find their first customers or determine what to build?

We caught up with Sanjit Singh Dang, the Chairman and Co-founder of U First Capital, at the Ascent conference and he shares his insights as a VC evaluating startups—most notably how VCs now require more proof points on the customer side and ask the crucial question of "why now?" to evaluate product market fit with startup opportunities.

He also discusses effective pitch tactics, such as showcasing customer feedback and engaging in whiteboard sessions to understand the entrepreneur's passion and clarity of thought.

Check out this episode for valuable insights into today’s world of SaaS and AI investments.

Other resources to check out:

Interview with Vinay Bhagat, Founder and CEO of TrustRadius who publish a yearly report about how B2B buyer behavior is changing.

The Lead Gen Mistake I Guarantee You’re Making – how to create content that better identifies intent from today’s b2b buyer.

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