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North Star framework Dashboard for SaaS companies

Dashboard by Dan Schmidt
CREATED BY
Dan Schmidt

Co-founder @

Map the inputs and outputs of your North Star metric to translate short-term action into long-term success.
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About this template

This dashboard is designed for SaaS companies aiming to systematically enhance retention by focusing on actionable metrics. It guides you to identify a North Star metric that impacts retention and the corresponding input metrics, allowing you to track the immediate effects of product or marketing changes and make informed improvements despite retention’s lagging nature.

How this template works

Unlock the full potential of your data with our step-by-step template.
1. Click "Try it in Amplitude" if you have sufficient data in an Amplitude account, or click "View chart in demo".
2. Replace the dashboard's placeholder content with your own events by clicking on the event names within the "Events" panel and selecting from the menu.
3. Save the chart and share it with your team.
About Amplitude
Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. When teams understand how people use their products, they can deliver better experiences that drive growth. Amplitude is the best-in-class analytics solution for product, data, and marketing teams, ranked #1 in multiple categories by G2.
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North Star framework Dashboard for SaaS companies
Created by
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Dan Schmidt

Co-founder @

I love managing the development of complex information platforms, bridging the divide between the technical and non-technical, and product development theory. I organize my thoughts on product management at .

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