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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why SaaS Companies Are Monetizing Data Access

from SaaS Business with Fexingo: Software-as-a-Service Companies, ARR, and Recurring Revenue · host Fexingo

Episode 59 of SaaS Business with Fexingo dives into the growing trend of SaaS companies monetizing the data their platforms generate. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like Snowflake, Twilio, and Shopify are packaging and selling anonymized usage data, benchmark reports, and industry insights without compromising customer trust. The episode examines the economics behind data monetization, contrasting it with traditional SaaS revenue, and discusses the ethical guardrails companies must set. Specific examples include Snowflake's Marketplace data sharing, Twilio's Segment Recommendations, and Shopify's annual commerce benchmarks. The hosts break down how this creates a new revenue stream with near-zero marginal cost, but also raises questions about data ownership, privacy regulation, and competitive dynamics. A must-listen for SaaS founders and product leaders thinking about data as an asset class. #SaaS #DataMonetization #Snowflake #Twilio #Shopify #DataEconomy #RevenueStreams #Privacy #Benchmarks #Marketplace #BusinessIntelligence #ProductLedGrowth #DataGDPR #CustomerTrust #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Episode 59 of SaaS Business with Fexingo dives into the growing trend of SaaS companies monetizing the data their platforms generate. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like Snowflake, Twilio, and Shopify are packaging and selling anonymized usage data, benchmark reports, and industry insights without compromising customer trust. The episode examines the economics behind data monetization, contrasting it with traditional SaaS revenue, and discusses the ethical guardrails companies must set. Specific examples include Snowflake's Marketplace data sharing, Twilio's Segment Recommendations, and Shopify's annual commerce benchmarks. The hosts break down how this creates a new revenue stream with near-zero marginal cost, but also raises questions about data ownership, privacy regulation, and competitive dynamics. A must-listen for SaaS founders and product leaders thinking about data as an asset class. #SaaS #DataMonetization #Snowflake #Twilio #Shopify #DataEconomy #RevenueStreams #Privacy #Benchmarks #Marketplace #BusinessIntelligence #ProductLedGrowth #DataGDPR #CustomerTrust #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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