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Stronger relationships with the companies that power your stack
The Vendor Strategy track helps founders negotiate better deals, manage vendor relationships, and optimize their technology and service stack.
Overview
Partners, not just vendors
Vendor Strategy transforms transactional vendor relationships into strategic partnerships. We help you negotiate better terms, consolidate where appropriate, and build relationships that scale with you.
Core Elements
Key components of Vendor Strategy
Everything you need to succeed with this specialized track.
Stack Audit
We analyze your current vendor landscape to identify redundancy and optimization opportunities.
Negotiation Support
We help prepare for and execute vendor negotiations with data and strategy.
Consolidation Planning
We identify opportunities to consolidate vendors for better pricing and simplicity.
Startup Programs
We help access startup programs and credits from major vendors.
Contract Review
We review key contracts to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
Perfect Fit
For founders who...
Have growing SaaS and infrastructure costs
Are approaching renewal periods on major contracts
Want to leverage startup programs and credits
Need help negotiating with enterprise vendors
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