SaaS Conversations

SaaS Conversations
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Lauren Kelley – Founder and CEO of OPEXEngine by Bain & Company – has her finger on the pulse of the SaaS industry. She is joined by finance leaders, technology experts, investors, operations professionals, and more for conversations about metrics, benchmarking, and the state of SaaS.
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The podcast focuses on key themes including SaaS metrics, benchmarking, R&D ROI, operational excellence, and IPO readiness. Episodes such as R&D ROI with Jellyfish and SaaS Metrics Palooza '24 illustrate important discussions on aligning finance with engineering and maximizing benchmarks for decision making, respectively, while exploring strategies for both growth and profitability amidst industry challenges.

Katherine Zhang – CEO and General Manager of OPEXEngine by Bain & Company – has her finger on the pulse of the SaaS industry. She is joined by finance leaders, technology experts, investors, operations professionals, and more for conversations about metrics, benchmarking, and the state of SaaS.
Although Revenue Operations (RevOps) is still an evolving function in SaaS, its role is critical to driving go-to-market efficiency.
At its core, RevOps ensures that go-to-market teams like Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success function as a unified, efficient system to enable the ideal customer journey.
One of the biggest challenges for RevOps leaders is managing resource allocation – making high-stakes decisions about structure, strategy, and investment. How do you allocate resources for maximum impact? When is the right time to scale? Which strategic focus areas will drive long-term success?
In this episode of SaaS Conversations, Katherine Zhang, CEO and General Manager of OPEXEngine by Bain & Company, shares expert insights on building a high-impact RevOps function. We cover:
- The foundational role of RevOps in go-to-market success
- How to structure RevOps around key strategic focus areas
- Common challenges in resource allocation and best practices
- The role of benchmarks in guiding smarter investment decisions – and how to use benchmarks effectively
- Why strong partnerships with Finance are critical for RevOps success
- How RevOps strategies must evolve as companies scale
Listen in to gain actionable insights on optimizing RevOps, aligning go-to-market teams, and setting the right strategic priorities for sustainable growth.

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