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Spotify cuts 17% jobs amid rising capital costs Spotify is laying off about 17% of its workforce, approximately 1,500 jobs, marking its third round of layoffs this year. The decision, as explained by CEO Daniel Ek, is driven by the need to address slow economic growth and rising capital costs. Despite strong user growth and meeting financial expectations, Spotify faces challenges in premium subscriber growth and revenue per user.
The most important metrics for SaaS funding in 2024 Miguel Fernandez, CEO and co-founder of Capchase, discusses the key metrics for SaaS companies seeking funding in 2024. Beyond the traditional focus on Total Addressable Market (TAM) and revenue growth, the current funding environment emphasizes sustainable growth, particularly product scalability. Key metrics include:
ARR per Employee: This metric assesses the efficiency of the business and the impact of each new hire, especially as the go-to-market (GTM) team scales. It highlights the effectiveness of AI automation in task management.
R40 (Rule of 40): A primary predictor of success and fundraising ability, R40 combines profit margins and growth rates, indicating that the sum should exceed 40%. This metric has gained importance as startups balance growth velocity with efficiency and margins.
OpenAI Agreed to Buy $51 Million of AI Chips From a Startup Backed by CEO Sam Altman | WIRED OpenAI signed a letter of intent to purchase $51 million worth of AI chips from Rain AI, a startup in which CEO Sam Altman has personally invested. Rain AI is developing neuromorphic processing units (NPUs) inspired by the human brain. The deal highlights the intertwining of Altman's personal investments with his role at OpenAI and the company's significant investment in AI chip technology to support its projects.
BentoGrid.js BentoGrid.js is a smart JavaScript library designed to automatically position elements in a grid, creating responsive and beautiful layouts. It's flexible, lightweight (only 2KB with no dependencies), and adaptive to various screen sizes. The library is inspired by Apple's summary slides and bento.me, and it offers easy installation and basic usage instructions.
AWS Fundamentals - AWS for the Real World AWS Fundamentals is an upcoming book and newsletter focused on real-world applications of AWS, beyond just certification knowledge. It aims to make AWS learning accessible and visual, with over 350 pages covering core AWS services, configurations, and an introduction to Infrastructure as Code. The book includes infographics for each service and is trusted by engineers and managers at AWS.
Google Cloud Innovators The Google Cloud Innovators program is designed to support developers and practitioners with the latest updates, access to technologies, and exclusive benefits for skill-building on Google Cloud. The program offers various levels of membership, including core benefits for all members, premium benefits for Innovators Plus, and invite-only benefits for Champion Innovators. It includes features like roadmap sessions, digital badges, training paths, Google Cloud credits, and technical briefings.
Video on Substack gets a major upgrade Substack has upgraded its video capabilities, allowing writers to publish video posts more effectively. This includes embedding videos in text posts, direct video uploads, automatic podcast episode creation from videos, and AI-generated transcripts. The upgrade enhances the viewing experience across web, email, and mobile app platforms, and introduces a feature for viewers to create and share custom video clips.
Amazon Q - AWS Amazon Q is a generative AI-powered assistant designed for work, offering a range of capabilities tailored to business needs. It can connect to company data and systems, solve problems, generate content, and take actions based on user roles and permissions. Amazon Q aims to streamline tasks, speed up decision-making, and foster creativity and innovation in the workplace.
Unlimited Graphic Design | 100+ Portfolios & Pricing – DesignList DesignList is a curated platform featuring over 100 unlimited graphic design subscriptions from solo designers to top teams. It allows users to discover and compare various graphic design agencies, providing insights into their services, portfolios, pricing, and reviews. The site is designed to help users make informed decisions when selecting a design agency for their needs.
AI Image Upscaler - Enlarge & Enhance Your Photos for Free - Upscale.media Upscale.media is an AI-powered platform that allows users to upscale and enhance images without losing quality. It supports various image formats like PNG, JPEG, JPG, and WEBP, and is suitable for both individual and professional use. The platform offers features like bulk transformation, seamless API integration, and a user-friendly interface.
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