SaaStr 814: How to Build Top-Performing Sales Orgs with OpenAI's GTM Leader Maggie Hott

SaaStr 814: How to Build Top-Performing Sales Orgs with OpenAI's GTM Leader Maggie Hott

Author: SaaStr August 6, 2025 Duration: 41:54

SaaStr 814: How to Build Top-Performing Sales Orgs with OpenAI's GTM Leader Maggie Hott

Join Maggie Hott, GTM Leader at OpenAI, as she shares her extensive experience in building top-performing sales organizations at SaaStr. With a remarkable career history at Eventbrite, Slack, Webflow, and OpenAI, Maggie distills 15 years of insights into a tactical playbook for building and scaling sales teams. Learn key principles for hiring the right candidates, fostering thriving teams, maintaining customer obsession, and driving sustainable growth. Discover common pitfalls to avoid, the importance of storytelling, and how to align your teams for maximum impact. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned leader, these practical lessons will help you scale your sales team effectively.
 
 

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