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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Hack your SaaS growth with AWS SaaS Factory (PEX118)

Summary

Oded Rosenman from AWS SaaS Factory discussed how the program assists organizations in building, migrating, and optimizing SaaS solutions on AWS.
AWS SaaS Factory provides access to SaaS experts, thought leadership content, and open-source reference solutions to support SaaS growth.
Key hurdles in SaaS growth include short-term development strategy, limited time to market, skill talent, and post-launch growth.
Emphasis on the importance of long-term architectural strategy, launching MVPs early, hiring skilled talent or partnering with experts, and leveraging AWS Marketplace for growth.
AWS SaaS Factory has launched the SaaS Solution Library and the AWS Marketplace List and Sell incentive program to further support SaaS builders.
The session highlighted the importance of customer journey mapping, product-led growth, and the need for an executable growth plan.

The AWS SaaS Factory is a critical resource for organizations at various stages of SaaS development, providing not just technical but also business support.
The focus on long-term scalability and agility in SaaS architecture suggests that AWS is emphasizing sustainable growth over quick wins.
The launch of the SaaS Solution Library indicates AWS's commitment to reducing the time and effort required for SaaS builders to bring products to market.
The introduction of the AWS Marketplace List and Sell incentive program reflects AWS's strategy to integrate SaaS providers more deeply into its ecosystem, potentially increasing their visibility and sales.
The session's emphasis on customer journey mapping and product-led growth strategies indicates a shift in how SaaS companies are expected to engage with customers, focusing on the product experience to drive sales and retention.
The success stories shared, such as that of Trend Micro, underscore the potential benefits of leveraging AWS Marketplace for SaaS companies looking to scale their operations and revenue streams.