What is SaaStock USA?
With bearish market conditions hitting the headlines, from slowing investment activity to hiring freezes and layoffs, it’s no secret 2023 is expected to bring its fair share of difficult times for SaaS leaders.
SaaStock USA will arm you and your team with the content, connections and conversations you need to battle the headwinds, remain competitive and lead from the front.
An honest, innovative and practical platform for a strong community of leaders who’re on the same journey to building an unstoppable SaaS. Helping you find solutions, build resilience, motivate and inspire you & your team.
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What can you expect?
5 HEADLINE SPEAKERS
Scott Ernst, CEO, Drift
- Appointed as CEO in June 2022
- Over three decades of experience at the intersection of marketing technology and consumer data
- Unicorn company – Drift valued at over $1bn as of September 2021 (Boston based)
Noah Kagan, Founder & Chief Sumo, AppSumo
- Noah is Founder & Chief Sumo at AppSumo – the company on a mission to open the doors of entrepreneurship to everyone
- AppSumo (founded in 2010) is a digital marketplace trusted by over 1.4m entrepreneurs (Austin based)
- Noah was employee number 30 at Facebook
Carolyn Betts, Founder & CEO, Betts
- A renowned recruitment expert, Carolyn founded Betts in 2009 with the aim to become the company to change the future of recruiting
- Currently board member at BUILD, Carolyn has also provided her expertise for Business Insider, CNBC, Fast Company, Forbes, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal
- San Francisco based company with over 120 employees
Will May, CRO, ClickUp
- Will oversees the company’s GTM function, including; sales, solutions, success and services at ClickUp
- Before ClickUp, Will led the global enterprise segment at Zscaler after building their Commercial Sales business, growing the business from $300M ARR to $1B+ ARR
- Unicorn company – ClickUp valued at $4b as of October 2021
Asia Orangio, Founder & CEO, DemandMaven
- Asia founded DemandMaven to support SaaS companies to instill excellence throughout their GTM strategies
- Previously, Asia led the marketing team at Hull where she helped the team achieve 10.5x in growth during her tenure
- DemandMaven was founded in 2018 and is Atlanta based
Check back soon as we release regular speaker additions to our lineup!
PARTNERS
Previous (SaaStock 2022) partners include
STARTUP PARTNERS
ATTENDEES INCLUDE
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NETWORKING
Event app – one-to-one meetings
Through our dedicated networking schedule and app, you can schedule meetings with fellow SaaS founders or investors for two days straight.
Designated meeting lounge
Build valuable and meaningful relationships at SaaStock USA at our designated networking area – the meeting lounge.
Roundtables
You’ll be able to participate in engaging, and facilitated conversations with hand-picked SaaS enthusiasts, on SaaS topics that are near and dear to your business’ goals.
Workshops
Get hands-on with your peers as you take part in intimate workshops at SaaS.City. The structured and focussed workshops at the one-day accelerator will facilitate meaningful conversations and networking with your peers.
NightStock
There’s only one way to kick off a SaaStock event, and that’s with our famous Opening Party, being hosted at the one and only Rainy Street – the hub of Austin nightlife!
The invitation is open to all the SaaStockers in town, and we urge you to come along, have a glass or two, break the ice with friends, old and new. It’s the place to start making those connections.
On Friday night, we’ll all gather once again in the heart of the city for a proper farewell at our Closing Party after an incredible three days. Prepare yourself for a late one.
NightStock is undoubtedly the best time to build connections, network, and explore the nightlife in the Silicon Hills.
Let’s not forget to mention – our incredible event partners will also be hosting a number of evening events, dinners and happy hours throughout the three days. Check back often as we’ll be launching individual partner event information regularly.
SaaStock USA – Day 1 (31 May):
Startup Day (31 May 2023):
Who should participate: SaaS Founders Under 35 Employees, Raised Less than $3M
(Only open to Startup Program Participants – Application Only)
Venue TBC: Apply Now & Be The First to Hear When Venue is Announced
Inclusions: :
- Investor Matchmaking
- Pitch Competition
- Office Hours
- x2 60 Minute Keynotes
- X3 Workshops
The Startup Program is a launchpad for early-stage SaaS startups to get the reach and visibility from leading SaaS VCs and investors, alongside the main conference.
As part of the SaaStock Startup Program, participating startups get wider exposure from the SaaS VC ecosystem through our Global Pitch Competition, designed to take their SaaS from ideation to realization and fund their growth. Between 2018 and 2019, over 300 startups passed through our Startup Program worldwide and benefited from the power of our network.
Our aim is to give SaaS startups everything they need to grow to the next level. We help them secure investment, find new customers, gain integral SaaS knowledge and meet key partners.
How Cledara grew since winning the Pitch Competition at SaaStock’s Startup Program in 2018
SaaS.City (31 May 2023):
Who should attend? SaaS founders and their teams scaling to $10M ARR and beyond (Only open to SaaS.City Ticket Holders)
Where will it take place? The venue is to be confirmed.
What can you expect? Join 5 deep-dive bootcamps (made up of 3x 60-minute interactive workshops led by 1-2 speakers) on some of the most pressing topics for SaaS companies such as Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Pricing.
SaaS.City is a series of focussed workshops structured to facilitate learning and networking. They take place across a number of venues.
Roll up your sleeves and join one of the pre-event bootcamps, offering advanced-level mentoring in intimate hands-on workshops that deep-dive into specific business challenges. You’ll take part in a structured, peer-driven learning environment and leave equipped with practical solutions, frameworks, and methodologies to overcome any obstacle.
Why should you attend? Through these dedicated content streams and smaller sessions, you’ll learn how to let your SaaS products market themselves, figure out how to align customer success with the rest of the organisation and discover how to recruit the best executives.
PRICE INCREASE ON 31 JANUARY. BUY NOW & SAVE $350+.
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Plus, we’ve launched our Early-Stage SaaS Company ticket. If you’re an early-stage SaaS company with under $1M ARR, you’re eligible to redeem your tickets for over half price!
Investock (31 May 2023)
Who should attend? Investors specializing in B2B SaaS (Only open to Investock Ticket Holders)
Where will it take place? The venue is to be confirmed.
What can you expect? Investock is a one day event that brings together the most influential SaaS investors from international funds to connect together on an annual basis. A guest speaker will be invited to share their expertise and deep-dive into the SaaS investment landscape.
Why should you attend? This network-focused dinner allows the investor community to collaborate with one another.
SaaStock USA – Day 2 (1 June):
Main Conference Talks kick off:
Who should attend? SaaS founders and their teams scaling to $10M ARR and beyond
(Open to everyone with a SaaStock ticket)
Where will it take place? Austin Marriott Downtown
What can you expect? The SaaStock USA main conference will be two jam-packed days filled with content and learnings from 60+ speakers, covering these sub-themes:
…you’ll walk away with actionable solutions to help you build an unstoppable SaaS.
Why should you attend? We’re different from any other conference because year after year, we bring together the highest concentration of SaaS decision makers, with 68% of all attendees in leadership roles.
PRICE INCREASE ON 31 JANUARY. BUY NOW & SAVE $350+.
GET EARLY-BIRD TICKETS NOW.
Plus, we’ve launched our Early-Stage SaaS Company ticket. If you’re an early-stage SaaS company with under $1M ARR, you’re eligible to redeem your tickets for over half price!
HOTEL PARTNER
Venue: Austin Marriott Downtown, 304 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas 78701 USA. You can find all the details on how to get there, accessibility, local amenities etc. on the hotel’s website.
YOUR EXCLUSIVE HOTEL BOOKING
Maximise your experience, and minimise your costs: we’ve partnered with the Marriott to offer an exclusive deal which will save you $$$ on your accommodation.
Book your stay at the Austin Marriott Downtown here to save money on your stay.
MEDIA/PRESS PARTNER
Get behind the headlines and stay one step ahead of the news cycle.
SaaStock showcases the stories before they break, provides unparalleled access to the leaders shaping the future of SaaS, and ensures you’re plugged into the next generation of SaaS startups before they hit the mainstream.
A Media Pass gives you access to all stages, fringe parties and meet-and-greet events.
Previous Media and Press partners include:
For questions and interview requests contact [email protected]
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Who should apply? SaaS founders, CEOs and execs.
What we promise At SaaStock we are committed to making our events more diverse and inclusive. The SaaS industry must work harder to bring marginalized voices to center stage, inclusive of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, ability, sexuality and neurodiversity.
We have a long way to go and by no means can we achieve all of our aims alone. We are privileged to partner with like-minded organizations to help us achieve our mutual aims.
If you feel underrepresented in the SaaS industry, you can apply for our Diversity & Inclusion scholarship.
PRICE INCREASE ON 31 JANUARY. BUY NOW & SAVE $350+.
GET EARLY-BIRD TICKETS NOW.
Plus, we’ve launched our Early-Stage SaaS Company ticket. If you’re an early-stage SaaS company with under $1M ARR, you’re eligible to redeem your tickets for over half price!
We’re super excited to see everyone at SaaStock USA in Austin – it’s just round the corner! And did you know? We’ve confirmed the dates for SaaStock 2023 in Dublin! Find out more (and grab your Super-Early Bird tickets) here.
