Moubeche: SaaS churn is driven by unused licenses, not high prices
Guillaume Moubeche · Guillaume Moubeche, lempire Founder: Bootsrapping to $30M ARR Through Content & Brand | E1238 · 20VC with Harry Stebbings · Dec 13, 2024 · at 22:01
Guillaume Moubeche, founder of Lempire, discusses SaaS spending trends and enterprise seat cutbacks during economic downturns.
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“I think a lot of people are suffering in this market, not so much because their price is too high. And a lot of people are saying that, but I don't think it's the case. I just believe it's that people are realizing that if they're not using a tool, they shouldn't pay for it.”
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