Luis Goncalves

APRIL 11, 2025

While launching a startup is difficult, successfully scaling requires an entirely different skillset, strategy framework, and operational systems. This guide explores essential frameworks, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to transform your promising venture into a market leader. What Does Scaling a Startup Really Mean?

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, the rapid pace of growth also highlights the urgent need for more sustainable and efficient resource management practices. FinOps primarily involves finance and IT teams, often neglecting input from other stakeholders like operations and sustainability teams. Here are the key reasons: Lack of cross-functional alignment.

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CIO

JULY 20, 2022

As technology continues to take a larger role in corporate sustainability practices, CIOs can play a key role in driving both business value and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. In fact, creating and implementing a comprehensive sustainable technology strategy must now be the core mission of a purpose-driven CIO.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This holistic strategy should encompass all business areas, including operations, finance, marketing, and customer service.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2023

Even so, several VCs who are active in the space told Anna Heim that other insurtech startups can still make inroads if “they can build a sustainable business model.” TechCrunch+ roundup: 3 key hiring metrics, building SDR teams, insurtech investor survey by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch What do I do?

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Customer sentiment, evolving corporate values, and government regulation have converged to make sustainability a strategic priority for nearly every business. 1] Preparing for long-term sustainability has become a fundamental part of future-proofing your organization.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

Relying on proven tactics and measurable metrics isn’t enough — today, the most effective marketers constantly study and learn from innovative approaches while exploring new avenues. This process-based service model is, in our opinion, the only way to grow a business in a sustainable way. This is where Unmuted comes in.

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We started on digital manufacturing three years ago, then the digital customer journey two years ago, and now we’re starting on supply chain and sustainability. We’re very close to having a self-funding model where the amount of investment we need to sustain digital manufacturing will be less than the value we create every year.

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CIO

MAY 24, 2024

Growing interest in meeting corporate sustainability goals has reframed how organizations think about IT asset usage, life-cycles, and end-of-life disposal practices. In the same study, most organizations engaged with the IT vendor to assist with sustainability goals.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

If you can’t connect with an investor who can help you find and fill in your gaps with regard to talent or expertise, you can’t build a sustainable company. How to evolve your DTC startup’s data strategy and identify critical metrics. But fundraising is only one part of a founder’s journey.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The global software as a service (SaaS) industry is sustaining its steep growth trajectory, but developing and pricing professional services is oftentimes a difficult proposition for SaaS companies. There is clear consensus within boardrooms, assuming compelling sales efficiency metrics: The more ARR the better.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

CMOs are now at the forefront of crafting holistic customer experiences, leveraging data analytics to gain insights into consumer behavior, and developing strategies that drive engagement across multiple channels. Competitive advantage is gained through innovative strategies that differentiate the company in the marketplace.

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CIO

MARCH 28, 2023

Value Stream Management (VSM) is a powerful methodology that not only streamlines value streams and optimizes processes but also promotes sustainability and creates positive impact. Sustainable leaders understand that making near-term profits at the expense of these other stakeholders and concerns is not sustainable.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

At Equinix, we recognize that meeting key sustainability targets is one of our customers’ top concerns—now and into the future. We’re also emphasizing transparency in our sustainability metrics, so that current and future Equinix customers can easily see how our efforts might benefit their sustainability bottom line.

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Crunchbase News

JUNE 11, 2024

In today’s competitive business environment, mastering revenue metrics is pivotal for sustainable growth. Two key metrics are GRR, or gross revenue retention, and NRR, or net revenue retention. Knowing when to focus on GRR vs. NRR can profoundly influence your business strategy and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

When strategically designed, assessments can lead executives to sharpen their strategic thinking, refine their interpersonal skills, and ultimately guide teams toward sustainable success. By integrating high-level research findingsgained from both internal metrics and external studiesour methodologies yield accurate, forward-looking insights.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

Sustaining velocity at scale Blocks approach to developer experience has evolved significantly as the company has grown. Through the DX platform, Block is able to provide developer experience metrics to all leaders and teams across the company. Leveraging AI AI sits at the cornerstone of Blocks developer experience strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the operations leader executes the organization’s strategy, makes pivotal decisions, and drives performance across all departments. A data-driven approach is essential, enabling leaders to understand current performance metrics and pinpoint areas for development.

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Capgemini

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Reflections from Climate Week 2024: Why workplace services deserve a bigger slice of sustainability budgets Alan Connolly 10 Oct 2024 Facebook Twitter Linkedin As sustainability budgets grow, many companies are making significant investments in decarbonization, renewable energy, and broader environmental initiatives.

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CIO

MARCH 26, 2025

I am a key member of the council responsible for formulating the companys business strategy and setting goals, followed by developing 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans. Collaborate with your CFO Ensure every tech investment drives measurable business outcomes and sustained long-term profits.

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Tenable

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They tend to just identify issues without offering a sustainable way to tackle them. This shift enhances security outcomes and fosters a resilient, sustainable cybersecurity strategy that adapts to evolving threats. When all three metrics are favorable, the exposure response program is performing well.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

How has your investment strategy changed? Focus on growth with good economics and don’t “buy” growth, as that will come with poor economics and hence is not sustainable. Red flags are linked to failed background checks or if the business metrics represented don’t check out in diligence.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

4 SaaS engagement metrics that attract investors Image Credits: Tetra mages (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Past performance doesn’t always predict future results, but it’s the best place to find customer retention stats that have investor appeal.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Which metrics do you use to gauge the health or viability of your climate tech investments? Is there a metric that helps you be more comfortable when cutting a check? I don’t know if this is true for all industries, but I think creating more sustainable solutions is something that we see consumer demand for as well.

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Xebia

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The ease of access, while empowering, can lead to usage patterns that inadvertently inflate costsespecially when organizations lack a clear strategy for tracking and managing resource consumption. Different priorities can significantly influence cost management strategies. The real challenge lies in optimizing inefficiencies.

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AWS Machine Learning - AI

APRIL 22, 2024

Organizations are facing ever-increasing requirements for sustainability goals alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. survey revealed that 87 percent of business leaders expect to increase their organization’s investment in sustainability over the next years. A Gartner, Inc.

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CIO

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These leaders also struggle to set up metrics that demonstrate their programs’ achievements of transformation objectives. These two challenges are closely linked: Better metrics on data analytics program value would go a long way toward dispelling the perception that these programs are not worthwhile.

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Xebia

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The ease of access, while empowering, can lead to usage patterns that inadvertently inflate costsespecially when organizations lack a clear strategy for tracking and managing resource consumption. Different priorities can significantly influence cost management strategies. The real challenge lies in optimizing inefficiencies.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Venture capitalist Soraya Darabi of TMV will join us today to discuss strategies early-stage startup founders can deploy to get their first “yes” from an investor — and which founder mistakes often lead her to say “no.”

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Hacker Earth Developers Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A popular global brand, for instance, saw a significant boost in customer loyalty (20%) and a substantial sales increase after implementing sustainable practices, demonstrating the positive impact ethical initiatives can have on brand reputation and consumer behavior ( Psico-Smart, 2025 ). This data aligns with real-world examples.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

The 2019 Business Roundtable CEO statement said that corporate strategy should benefit all stakeholders – including shareholders, yes, but equally customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities in which companies operate. Data.world is one of the thousands of certified B Corporations that have seen good returns on financial metrics.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Revolutionise work Gartner has identified three ‘force multipliers’ that CIOs should focus on to help make their organisation an employer of choice, and to create sustainable performance in the workplace: Take the friction out of work : Friction is when work is unnecessarily hard and degrades employee performance and staff retention.

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Xebia

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Microsoft Azure’s Sustainability API can help organizations measure their carbon footprint to analyze and reduce it. In this blog, we’ll dive into the carbon emission data it offers and how it can be leveraged for a more sustainable future. It helps understand and improve the sustainability of your digital solutions.

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Luis Goncalves

JUNE 25, 2018

Below are the five levels of values and metrics that you can use to evaluate the community of practice in your organisation: Immediate Value – refers to the valuable interactions or activities between the members of the community. This will prompt the team to reassess priorities, strategies, values and even the end goals.

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Xebia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Did you know that sustainable software engineering is a topic we frequently discuss and engage with? But were you aware that sustainable software engineering encompasses five distinct dimensions? Sustainable Software Engineering Environmental Dimension? The best part? It’s not as daunting as it may seem!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These individuals are entrusted with making strategic decisions that drive the success and sustainability of organizations. Through my experience, I have come to understand the pivotal role that the board plays in not only providing oversight and governance but also in guiding and shaping the organization’s vision and strategy.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

In an email sent from Marketforce CEO Tesh Mbaabu and obtained by TechCrunch, the layoffs were a part of a reorganization strategy in Kenya, one of its five markets which include Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. . Mbaabu confirmed the news on a call with TechCrunch, adding that the company let go of 54 people.

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