In February 2026, the software industry experienced a massive shock as over $1 trillion in market capitalization was erased from software stocks. Fears that AI agents will replace traditional software triggered the “SaaSpocalypse,” sending Salesforce tumbling nearly 30% and Intuit down 34%. In a single trading session, $300 billion in market value evaporated.  I’m confident […]

Value Creation Benchmark | Industrials Q1 2026 Asteri Partners Value Creation Benchmark for Industrials The quarterly Asteri+ Industrials benchmark tracks value creation metrics in the Industrials sector. This report examines key trends in how the North American Industrials industry is creating value. It tracks how critical metrics such as EV/EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Return on Invested […]

Expanding internationally is one of the fastest ways to drive revenue growth and valuation, but a one-size-fits-all global price list is a surefire way to destroy both customer adoption and profit margin. Instead, localized pricing, pricing increases, and value messaging by market. Turn pricing an administrative afterthought into a strategic growth lever. Why One Global […]