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The Anatomy of a Startup Acquisition with Cacheflow's Sarika Garg | E2028
Cacheflow’s Sarika Garg joins Alex Wilhelm to discuss the challenges of B2B software sales, finding product-market fit, HubSpot's acquisition of Cacheflow, and more!
Key Points
- Sarika Garg emphasizes the importance of focusing on product-market fit and maintaining a clear distinction between "nice to have" and "must-have" software solutions in the current market.
- Alex Wilhelm discusses the significant slowdown in the exit markets for startups and venture capital, highlighting the stark contrast between the boom years of 2020-2021 and the current challenging environment.
- The acquisition of Cashflow by HubSpot underscores the strategic alignment and cultural fit between the two companies, along with the potential for accelerated growth and distribution through HubSpot's extensive customer base.
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