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#transparency case studies

2 sourced case studies tagged #transparency. Every number links inline to the page it came from; self-reported figures are labelled as such.

SaaS2 sources · 2 min

Buffer: $10.5M ARR did not prevent a cash crisis

Buffer’s founder described overhiring and layoffs despite growing recurring revenue. Its open dashboard shows why revenue and cash safety are different tests.

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SaaS2 sources · 2 min

Gumroad: the 'failure' to build a billion-dollar company that became a profitable business

Sahil Lavingia raised $8M+ for Gumroad, stalled, laid off most of the team and nearly shut down. Then he cut costs to profitability. His own numbers show what going from venture track to sustainable business looks like.

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