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Over the last 2 decades, I've seen numerous GTM journeys - my own as co-founder of Pine Labs, GlobalLogic & Sunstone Eduversity & countless more as an investor. I have gathered some experiences around the unique challenges that come with launching and growing a business. Starting this week, I will be hosting weekly office hours specifically for founders who are looking to refine their US GTM approaches. Whether you're grappling with market entry strategies, sales processes, or customer acquisition, I'm here to brainstorm and hopefully learn a thing or two too! To block your slot, please use this link here: https://lnkd.in/gD5Yzjzy To ensure we have a productive chat,  include some background about the challenges you are facing. #Entrepreneurship #GTM #Startups #B2B #OfficeHours #Mentorship #Founders

If you are looking to make your GTM sharper, Rajul Garg is perhaps one of the best, balancing perspectives both as a founder and an investor. Highly recommended if you are looking to scale in the US market.

Stop telling me to make our software simpler! Simplicity is great until it hits you in the face - reality is complex, our clients need solutions that mirror the complexity of their problems. Check out this short video about what I’ve learned from almost 20 years in the event business and why you should invest in our startup: https://lnkd.in/gM3SBmZ4 We’ve just opened our angel round with Leapfunder where we can accept investments from €5k onwards. The first €40k investments get an additional 5% discount on the standard 20% discount. You can find more info in our data room here: https://lnkd.in/gyYWRdTW Make sure to PM me so that I can show you what we’ve built, and of course I'd love it if you would share this with people who are looking to invest in startups.

Focus on building genuine relationships and clearly showcasing the mutual benefits of a partnership. Persistence, patience, and preparation are crucial to successfully partnering with big businesses. Start small, think big, and reach for success! Forbes AudioOne FYI Listen to AudioOne FYI: https://go.shr.lc/3Lg0gb5 #AudioTechnology #StartupGrowth #NetworkingSuccess #PartnershipStrategies #ScaleYourBusiness #AudioOneFYI #ListenToAudioOneFYI

5 Top Things to Remember When Starting a Company: It took us 2 years just to figure out our ultimate business model. What you think you do on day 1 may look very different by day 365. https://t.co/gmg2HH1MS8 — Aaron Levie (@levie) September 11, 2020 My Top 5 Things to Remember When Starting a Company:: #1. Fixing the Founding Team is Very, Very Painful.... Continue Reading The post 5 Top Things to Remember When Starting a Company appeared first on SaaStr.

What trait is a great fit for early stage startups? Being a Generalist. Over the last few months I’ve chatted with a bunch of mentees, peers and mentors alike who have all solidified this idea in my own mind. That being a generalist is something to lean into. To be confident to stay broad in a world that always seems to want you to specialise. That Generalists - those with a depth of experience and the willingness to get their hands dirty across domains - are becoming more and more valuable. In fact, almost indispensable. So it was good timing last week when I tuned into John Garvie's talk at InsightOut by Dovetail last week. In his own words, ”Resourceful Generalists” are: 💡Adaptable and smart professionals 💡Laser-focused on increased productivity 💡Inspired to solve challenges by any means necessary 💡Often undeterred to do work across roles and responsibilities And the future is theirs. Go check it out if you’re into Research & Insights, Product, Design and more (https://lnkd.in/geWzXrps)

Do you have 30 minutes to connect virtually? As I build YOU SHOULD READ, I've been gathering insights from business owners to better understand their client & team gifting needs and challenges. I would love to chat with more founders. Pick a time that works for you: https://lnkd.in/gfXyXQHY

There is no playbook, you just gotta adapt to your market and competition as it comes at you and follow the success paterns that fit your market. Every founder should spare an hour for this session given by Jason M. Lemkin https://lnkd.in/d8N2pf4j

Finding product-market fit is the #1 priority for a startup. No matter which industry you are in, you need to answer this question — what can you do uniquely well that a lot of customers desperately want? We have gathered together stories and resources from founders of unicorn and high-growth startups about their product-market fit journey. Check out our product-market fit hub and learn directly from founders about how they found PMF: https://lnkd.in/eHj5vDkB