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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕2𝗕 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲? Lately, I've been having conversations with a lot of B2B startup founders, and something keeps coming up. These founders start with the right mindset - focused on solving customer needs to drive innovation. But as the pressures of early-stage growth kick in, and the desire to quickly please customers takes over, it’s all too easy to get sidetracked. Before you know it, the focus shifts from solving real customer pain points to simply keeping up with a flood of feature requests. This is where many early-stage startups struggle. It’s crucial to resist the temptation to chase every request and stay committed to addressing the core problems your customers face. If you’re an early-stage startup, having a sound strategy to process and act on feedback is essential. Don’t get stuck in the getting trapped in an endless cycle of feature development . Stay focused on what really matters—solving customer problems. Let’s connect and explore how you can keep your startup grounded in what your customers truly need. Have you found strategies that work for you to escape the feature spiral ?

Hi Folks! Exciting news for all the go-getters out there! Notion, the powerhouse productivity tool, is offering an incredible opportunity for startups. Through their Notion Grant Program, startups can now apply to receive up to 6 months free, complete with unlimited AI capabilities. This is a game-changer for those looking to kickstart and scale their ventures using cutting-edge technology. Why Notion? Notion has become a go-to platform for teams worldwide, seamlessly blending collaboration, project management, and document creation. Now, startups have the chance to leverage this powerful tool without worrying about the initial costs. How to Apply: Simply follow the link here to access the application process. Link - https://lnkd.in/dEm2Eawj Why Consider Notion for Your Startup? 1. Versatility: Notion adapts to your workflow, offering a flexible space for everything your startup needs. 2. Collaboration: Enhance team collaboration with real-time editing and seamless communication features. 3. AI Capabilities: Unlock unlimited AI to streamline tasks and boost productivity. 4. Scale Effectively: Whether you're just starting or scaling up, Notion grows with you. #notion #projectmanagement #startup #product #founder

A CTO and co-founder journey from #startup to scale up, Part 1: Traction Phase (from 0 to $1M ARR)

A CTO and co-founder journey from #startup to scale up, Part 1: Traction Phase (from 0 to $1M ARR)

🚀Startups, Here's Your Personalized Path to Success Ever wished for a marketing plan tailor-made for YOUR #startup? Launchpad Lite’s action steps include prompt engineering that delivers just that! Dive into personalization like never before and watch those 100 new {targeted} leads roll in. #CustomizedForYou #StartupGrowth #LaunchpadLite https://lnkd.in/gD-VMf2h

Launch days are the kind of days where even my coffee needs a coffee 😵💫 and that’s not counting the months of groundwork - the brainstorming, strategizing and preparation that it takes to bring the pieces together Stressed? Me? Of course not. Just ask Bryony Pearce … I’m a total joy to be around on launch days, right? 😂 Let’s be real - they’re tough. They’re tough for any type of team, but, when launching a new product or feature as a startup: the stakes feel even higher, there’s no space for mistakes, and often, you’re working as a team that’s still … well… figuring things out. But the buzz of a successful launch? Irreplaceable. Chatting with other start-up founders & product marketing people, it’s clear many of us feel the same. Yes it’s tough, yes it’s stressful. But seeing a vision come to life is one of the things I love about it all. And once it’s all over, I’m already itching to dive right into the next. TOP TIP: Tools like Notion are lifesavers for building and executing a successful launch. It keeps us on track at The Alliance, keeping all our launch resources in one place. You can get up to 6 months of Notion for free, with unlimited AI ($6,000 in savings) using my link: https://ntn.so/richardking When you fill out the form, select my name in the partner field and enter my code RichardKingXNotion to get 6 months + unlimited AI on me once approved! #Notion #NotionPartner #NotionForStartups #Startups

Many companies, both established and startups, fall into similar marketing pitfalls. Here are some key areas where they often go wrong, along with human-centered alternatives: 1. Focusing on Features, Not Feelings: Mistake: Companies bombard audiences with product features and technical specifications, assuming that's what drives sales. Way Out: Focus on the emotional benefits your product/service unlocks for users. Understand their aspirations, anxieties, and pain points. Connect with them on a deeper level, as Gary Vaynerchuk emphasizes: "Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell." #businessboost #businessdevelopment #startuptips #startups #marketing

Doubted your startup vision? I did, and here's why you shouldn't! ⇣ Startup Founders, I want you to stop doubting your unique vision. (I did, and now it's one of my biggest regrets.) Back in the early days of my startup, I didn't want to pitch my idea to investors. ⇢ I thought I was not ready yet. ⇢ I was scared they would reject it outright. But that hasn't happened. Instead, I have: → Met people who have embraced and funded similar ideas. → Shown what it's really like to turn a unique vision into reality. → Built a community that is supportive and thriving. But even better, I've gained unwavering confidence in my vision. Many people can hesitate and miss opportunities. But not many people can take the leap and make their vision a reality. Your vision is yours for a reason. No one can copy this. —-------------------------------------------- Hey, I’m Mohit Srivastava ! Follow me for more tips on product development and technology. I offer valuable, knowledge-driven, and actionable advice on current trends. Want to develop your product and launch in 2024? I help Founders make their dream projects come true, by helping them with everything that is “tech”. #ProductMarketFit #productdevelopment #startupstories #saasproducts #ArtificialIntelligenceDesign #AI #aitoolsforbusiness #uiuxdesign #DesignInspiration #startegy #competitionalert #riskmanagement #founderlife #nevergiveup #braintest #computerscience

Every startup journey is uniquely different. But in my perspective they all share universal truths. Their success lies in the quality of the product. And the ability to consistently deliver results that customers can trust and depend on. The rest? It’s about making the startup seen and speeding up how quickly others discover what the startup does and the story behind it. And of course, constantly highlighting the startup's value/results. While aligning the messaging with what the target audience truly cares about. Only then does the path to growth become even clearer. #startups

Most marketers don't test ideas before they launch. This is crazy. Instead, you can validate your next big idea for $100 and prepare the Ultimate Startup Launch plan. Here's how: https://lttr.ai/AOJXZ #marketing #launch #gotomarket #startup