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Prospecting, in context.
Our commentary on industry news about lead generation, deliverability, intent data, and acquisition costs. Every article links to its source.
What B2B Teams Should Take From Quad Lock’s $500M Acquisition Headline
Quad Lock’s headline invites admiration, but I think the more useful B2B lesson sits beneath the acquisition figure: how we organize around different buyers. The reported facts offer a starting point, not a repeatable formula.
10/19/2026 · 3 min read
Silence Is a Pipeline Signal, Not a Personal Verdict
SaaStr frames unresponsive VCs as prospects rather than a special category of rejection. I think B2B teams should apply that distinction to follow-up, pipeline stages, and where they spend their attention.
10/19/2026 · 3 min read
How Lean Can B2B Teams Get? Start With the Work, Not the Headcount
Reports of deep cuts alongside stronger growth or earnings invite a tempting conclusion: fewer people means better performance. I think B2B leaders should ask a more precise question about which work deserves to remain.
10/18/2026 · 3 min read
Your Buyers Don’t Owe the AI News Cycle a Budget
A huge funding round can earn attention without earning a place in your pipeline strategy. We think B2B teams should separate market signals from reasons a buyer would act.
10/16/2026 · 3 min read
What Leadfeeder’s Estimated ARR Can—and Can’t—Tell B2B Buyers
A revenue headline can earn a vendor a closer look without earning it your budget. I see Leadfeeder’s reported figures as a starting point for evaluation, not evidence of buyer outcomes.
10/11/2026 · 3 min read
Fast Growth, Short Runways: Why SaaS Sellers Need More Empathy
Fast growth and financial pressure can occupy the same market without describing the same companies. We believe B2B sellers should respond with sharper qualification and more respectful outreach—not manufactured urgency.
10/9/2026 · 3 min read
Why Top Accounts Need More Than Another Outbound Sequence
SaaStr says it built an AI ABM tool for its top accounts while already using multiple outbound tools. We see a useful distinction between running campaigns and deciding how an account deserves to be approached.
10/8/2026 · 3 min read
Before Your Next Programmatic Buy, Read the Stack in Context
A shared programmatic foundation does not mean companies have the same priorities. I think B2B teams should examine those differences before committing their next campaign budget.
10/7/2026 · 3 min read
Okta’s Re-Rating Is a Warning Against One-Number B2B Marketing
An 11% growth rate is not a complete company story. I see SaaStr’s Okta headline as a prompt for B2B teams to rethink which signals shape their targeting and messaging.
10/4/2026 · 4 min read