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Field notes on buying technology smarter, building durable revenue systems, and creating long-term value. From Tim Hazell, founder of Spark Ventures Group.

Featured Article

How to Know If Your SaaS Renewal Quote Is Fair

August 31, 2026

The first quote is not the market. It may look official. It may include a discount. But that does not mean it is fair. Here is how to know before you sign.

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Previous Posts

Speed Matters

The average attacker now moves laterally in 29 minutes. Most companies still take three days to respond. Here’s what actually determines your response time, and why real protection usually costs less than you’d think.

Founder’s Note

The Problem With Buying Enterprise Technology (And What We’re Doing About It)

If you’ve ever had to buy enterprise technology for your organization, you know the feeling. Here’s what we built SparkOps to do about it.

Should we start calling a massive business leap a Jupiter Shot?

The Artemis II crew just made the moonshot look achievable. Time to stop aiming for the moon and start building for the Jupiter Shot.

Founder’s Note

So, what do we do at Spark Ventures Group anyway?

As the founder of a young company, I get asked one question more than any other: “So Tim, what is it that you’re actually doing now?” Here’s the clearest answer I’ve got.

Is Your Client’s Experience Unlike Any Other?

What can the Masters Tournament teach us about client experience? How attention to detail, consistency, and intentionality create a client experience unlike any other.

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