Lawrence Porter

Lawrence Porter

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

About

I am an engineer driven by a passion for solving complex technical challenges while building organizations that deliver lasting value. My experience spans propulsion testing, systems engineering, structural analysis, product development, and manufacturing, providing me with a broad perspective that bridges engineering execution with operational strategy. and program management teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. This combination of education and industry experience enables me to approach challenges from both a technical and business perspective, balancing engineering rigor with cost, schedule, quality, manufacturability, and long-term operational success.

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Are feature-gated pricing tiers hiding your SaaS product's best value?

We used to keep our core automation feature locked behind our highest tier, hoping it would incentivize users to upgrade from the basic plan. But because entry-level users never experienced that core feature, they struggled to see the real ROI and quietly dropped off.

When we unlocked all core features for every tier and shifted pricing strictly to usage volume, our trial-to-paid conversions jumped significantly.

For those running SaaS products do you restrict access to key features on lower tiers, or do you price strictly based on usage volume?

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