SaaStr 813: From Startup to $11B: ServiceTitan's CRO Breaks Down Their Sales Playbook

SaaStr 813: From Startup to $11B: ServiceTitan's CRO Breaks Down Their Sales Playbook

Author: SaaStr July 30, 2025 Duration: 32:39

In this session, CRO of ServiceTitan, Ross Biestman, and Chemistry's Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Kristina Shen, discuss ServiceTitan's founding principles and growth from a small company to a $11 billion vertical SaaS leader. Together they cover ServiceTitan's mission-driven approach, and its successful adoption of AI for operational efficiency. Ross shares personal anecdotes about customer interactions and pivotal moments leading to ServiceTitan's massive success. The episode underscores the importance of on-site customer interactions and the role of AI and disciplined expansion in their growth strategy.

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