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I used to be heavily in the Slack / Zoom camp, but over the last couple of years have seen how these other companies have been able to deliver enough unique value in a way that their customers value. Their products might not be the best, but they win by leveraging other parts of their business model canvas (channels, partnerships, etc.)

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I agree. There are a lot of companies that listen intently to their customers, aren't afraid to get more niche, and are quick to roll out (and nix) services, very much affected by direct feedback. I've been impressed with what that can entail long term.

Yes, I think that "kitchen sink" SaaS are surprisingly effective in gaining customers and revenue. I think looking at customer growth is a valuable marker, and agreed with the above, if they are evolving their platform regularly in a positive way they stay "busy" but not broke. If they're changing with current needs but have little churn, it works.

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