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The sales and marketing team. C-rounds often focus on getting the company ready for a “material” event. Jive will most likely use this time to build out significant partner channels and business development with enterprise clients. Platform investments should support new partner models that support value added Azerbaijan WhatsApp Number List service growth. Altimeter expects Jive to focus on bookings and immediate recurring revenue in order to maximize value for a “material” event. Threats: Key threats come from larger vendors who may suddenly gain a “social” religion, they’re moving from dominating.
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