Many startups encounter obstacles in their quest for rapid success. Lengthy development cycles and various challenges impede their progress. This is why Siemens is dedicated to addressing these issues and enhancing the startup journey.  I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Jeff Shagena, the SMB Product Manager for NX Product Engineering Software at Siemens Digital Industries Software. Jeff will help us understand the various CAD offerings and programs of Siemens for startups, students, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).   In this episode, you will learn more about the Siemens Mechanical Product Design bundle, and NX Cloud Connected products, which allow users to access NX software through the cloud, facilitating easy product acquisition and scaling. You will also get to hear more about the concept of continuous release, which involves regular major releases and monthly updates, enabling users to easily obtain the latest features and bug fixes at their convenience. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Benefits of value-based licensing for SMB customers (3:58) How value-based licensing works (5:02) The benefits of the Siemens mechanical design offering (6:29) Siemens Xcelerator for Startups (10:16) Cloud and SaaS offerings from NX design team (15:29) Connect with Jeff Shagena: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn