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apacsalesninja

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Forbes Cloud 100 - Legit?

Hey folks, the forbes cloud 100 list 2021 is out. Just wanna know everyone's thoughts on this list - legit?

https://www.forbes.com/cloud100/ The Cloud 100 2021 A funding frenzy helped catapult 34 new companies onto the list and boost their combined market value to $514 billion, nearly double the total of a year ago. The No. 1 company on the list, America’s most valuable startup, accounts for nearly one-fifth of that sum.

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These are fantastic companies to join I don’t give a s*** It’s a PR gimmick Totally legit! My company is on this list

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SaaSyBee

Politicker

Sales Content Writer

This list actually seems to have a lot of great companies on it. But I also think all lists like this are somewhat bullshit.

apacsalesninja

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Sales Director

I have to agree with u! The criteria seems to be decided loosely by the “panel of judges” who remain mysterious and unnamed.

goose

Politicker

+12

Sales Executive

Show me a list of companies that earn the most revenue from paying customers rather than companies that have the highest valuation.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

+13

Senior Account Executive

Glad someone said it. 🥃

apacsalesninja

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Sales Director

amen

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NoSuperhero

Politicker

BDR

Most of the Forbes listings is paid advertising, yes there's some truth in all of it but you gotta read between the lines.

FeedTheKids

Politicker

Solutions Consultant

^^ 2x.

Not saying it's a bunch of shit companies, but nothing to really care about. It's an advertising move to attract reps, investors, new business, etc.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

As a former employee of Fortune's "best place to work" I take these lists with a grain of salt.

UrAssIsSaaS

Politicker

SaaS Eater

I have a lot of issues with this list starting with gong being #28 and calendly even being on it at all

LordBusiness

Politicker

Chief Revenue Officer

These are all pay for play bullshit. Just like the Forbes "Advisory Counsel" that they "invite people" to (and then it comes with a monthly fee). Any of these "top whatever" lists should be taken with a grain of salt.

LordBusiness

Politicker

Chief Revenue Officer

All of these types of list are pay for play BS. Just like Forbes "invite only" --- "Leadership Counsel", that comes with a monthly fee? Hmmmmmmm...Take any of these "top whatever" lists with a grain of salt. Especially "best places to work" -- which really means "HR team is most proficient at signing up for awards"

Upper_SaaS

Politicker

Account Executive

Seems effortless... they just compile a list of companies that raised the most 💰 and said ThEsE cOmPaNiEs ArE gOoD

sickofthetoxic

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

We have these TOP X# EMPLOYER awards in Canada/Province etc. They are paid placements. There is no real judging or placement... You just pay money and fill out a form on a list.

Complete marketing BS.

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

+10

Bean Juice Drinker | Sales Savant

Lists mean jackshit to anyone but your marketing team.

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