Last updated: 2026-03-08
By Daniel J. Jacobs — I take mid-market businesses from technology that costs money to technology that makes money | CIO/CISO
Gain a focused briefing on the Renewal Ratchet, including the latest 2025 changes, how to identify hidden SaaS waste, and a practical set of steps to renegotiate favorable terms. Users will obtain a sharper view of licensing patterns, a prioritized action plan to reclaim unused licenses, and a repeatable framework to optimize SaaS spend across teams.
Published: 2026-03-08
Identify and act on the Renewal Ratchet to dramatically reduce wasted SaaS spend and improve vendor terms.
Daniel J. Jacobs — I take mid-market businesses from technology that costs money to technology that makes money | CIO/CISO
Gain a focused briefing on the Renewal Ratchet, including the latest 2025 changes, how to identify hidden SaaS waste, and a practical set of steps to renegotiate favorable terms. Users will obtain a sharper view of licensing patterns, a prioritized action plan to reclaim unused licenses, and a repeatable framework to optimize SaaS spend across teams.
Created by Daniel J. Jacobs, I take mid-market businesses from technology that costs money to technology that makes money | CIO/CISO.
- Finance leaders (CFOs, controllers) responsible for software budgets seeking actionable ways to cut waste, - Procurement managers overseeing SaaS contracts aiming to renegotiate terms and optimize licensing, - IT leaders and operating teams responsible for SaaS utilization and cost governance
Interest in finance for operators. No prior experience required. 1–2 hours per week.
exposes renewal traps. updates on 2025 changes. actionable negotiation playbook
$0.35.
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