From Startup to Centaur: The founder’s roadmap to $100 million ARR

130 Pages

This book outlines how SaaS founders can scale to $100M in ARR, or “Centaur” status. It shares frameworks for product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, financial planning, and team-building. It highlights ten lessons from vertical SaaS investing, including building “layer cake” products, monetizing integrated services like payments, and leveraging data. Strategies for Second Acts include expanding use cases, ecosystems, and tech stack coverage. The book also offers benchmarks, growth endurance metrics, and exit strategies for IPOs, strategic sales, or private equity.

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