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Not sure if being a VC is the career for you? The best way to know is to meet as many founders as you can. If you’re joining a startup, it’s essential to know the vision for the business and how that ties into where you want to take your career. Go and talk to founders to ask: 1. How can I help you? 2. How can I join your team? 3. What work can you throw at me? This is how Art L. explored the right environments to accelerate his career, ultimately leading him to Brex where he pitched his ideal role of Chief Business Officer. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/e-hdP4sD Jason Shuman Art L.

As a founder, you’ve likely heard of founder-led sales, and the importance of being the first head of product. But founder-led growth is just as essential. On the latest episode of In Depth, Matt Lerner explains why founders should be developing their own mental model for growth—rather than relying on outside specialists—from the very beginning. Lerner is a seasoned startup growth veteran (and the brains behind our popular language/market fit article from a few years back). He led B2B growth teams PayPal for over a decade, before transitioning to become an investor at 500 Startups. Now, as the co-founder of SYSTM, he's become obsessed with the idea of "growth levers" — the small number of actions that can drive the majority of a startup's growth. His new book "Growth Levers and How to Find Them" lays out a tactical framework for identifying these high-leverage opportunities. In this episode with Brett Berson, he breaks down: -How to map the customer journey and spot bottlenecks -Running rapid growth experiments with “sprints” -Three common failure modes in startup growth -Why the most effective growth lever might be the one you’re resisting Catch all the tactical insights in the episode linked below 🎧

From Bootstrapped to Breakthrough: A Conversation with Tesh Mbaabu I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tesh Mbaabu to discuss the incredible journey of MarketForce – from its rapid rise to its challenging moments, and what lies ahead. We delved deep into the realities of building successful companies, sharing hard-earned lessons and powerful insights from personal experiences and get a glimpse of the next chapter. Curious to learn more? Watch the full interview and draw your own conclusions: https://lnkd.in/dpgd8Dt5 #entrepreneurship #leadership #businessgrowth #startupjourney

It’s impossible to build a successful startup without the right strategies and insights. (and developing the right strategy takes time) So, here's what you can achieve today: You can learn how to turn competitors into partners. You can discover the secrets to building a top-tier sales team. You can find out how to balance product innovation with sales growth. You can gain insights from someone who’s walked the entrepreneurial path. It’ll only take you one episode. [link in the comments] By the end, you’ll know: How to leverage strategic partnerships for growth. The key elements of a high-performing sales team. Practical tips for scaling your product. What it takes to build a unicorn. Don’t just think: "I want my business to be successful" Pick actionable insights over abstract ambitions. Tune into our latest episode with Melvyn Lubega, co-founder of Go1, and get inspired by his journey from Y Combinator to building a $2 billion unicorn.

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but nothing seems to work? 😩 Brent Newton has been there too. Before going through the 3E EdSales Elevation Experience, his startup, MyOWL, was stuck. He knew he had a good product, parents kept saying they would LOVE to have this in their schools, but he just couldn't get the schools on board. His messaging wasn’t hitting the mark, and cash was running low. It seemed like the end... until he made a critical pivot. 🔄 Listen in as Brent shares: Why pivoting his ideal client unlocked faster growth. 🚀 The LinkedIn strategy that helped him land 20 new educational integrations. 📈 How his 12-year-old daughter became an unexpected advantage in MyOWL’s success. 👧 And how honing his message boosted his credibility and set him up for success... 🎧 Facing your own roadblocks? Need to get more clients and sales for your business. This episode is packed with insights you can’t miss. 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/dTUrh975

Growth happens serendipitously, but there are necessary conditions for it. Understanding the details of growth—product, distribution, and differentiation—is essential to building or scaling a business. That’s why I’m super excited to co-panel the 19th edition of the GrowthX Demo Day today at 1 PM. You can learn the revenue-led growth strategies presented by the top two teams from their GX19 cohort. Honestly, I can’t think of a better way for founders, marketers, and product leaders to learn strategies that can be applied the next Monday morning. If you are working in a tech startup and your 2024 goals focus on revenue growth, trust me, this is the place to be. You can get an invite by clicking the first link in the comments.

The most effective startup growth comes from turning your customers into advocates. Here's how you create authentic advocacy. In this episode of 'Early Stage Startup', Moti Elkaim, a VP of marketing who has guided numerous startups to over $200M+ in ARR, reveals that most startups overlook their most valuable asset - their first customers. What you want to do is build a relationship with your customers and make them your champions. Ask them to do testimonials, invite them to webinars, and collaborations at trade shows. Their genuine advocacy transforms traditional sales into a powerful, organic force driven by the market. When your first customers become champions, they amplify your reach and credibility far beyond conventional marketing and sales. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dHRSm4dV Have you turned your customers into advocates yet? What was the process like?

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but nothing seems to work? 😩 Brent Newton has been there too. Before going through the 3E EdSales Elevation Experience, his startup, MyOWL, was stuck. He knew he had a good product, parents kept saying they would LOVE to have this in their schools, but he just couldn't get the schools on board. His messaging wasn’t hitting the mark, and cash was running low. It seemed like the end... until he made a critical pivot. 🔄 Listen in as Brent shares: Why pivoting his ideal client unlocked faster growth. 🚀 The LinkedIn strategy that helped him land 20 new educational integrations. 📈 How his 12-year-old daughter became an unexpected advantage in MyOWL’s success. 👧 And how honing his message boosted his credibility and set him up for success... 🎧 Facing your own roadblocks? Need to get more clients and sales for your business. This episode is packed with insights you can’t miss. 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/dTUrh975

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, but nothing seems to work? 😩 Brent Newton has been there too. Before going through the 3E EdSales Elevation Experience, his startup, MyOWL, was stuck. He knew he had a good product, parents kept saying they would LOVE to have this in their schools, but he just couldn't get the schools on board. His messaging wasn’t hitting the mark, and cash was running low. It seemed like the end... until he made a critical pivot. 🔄 Listen in as Brent shares: Why pivoting his ideal client unlocked faster growth. 🚀 The LinkedIn strategy that helped him land 20 new educational integrations. 📈 How his 12-year-old daughter became an unexpected advantage in MyOWL’s success. 👧 And how honing his message boosted his credibility and set him up for success... 🎧 Facing your own roadblocks? Need to get more clients and sales for your business. This episode is packed with insights you can’t miss. 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/dSkeWkzJ

📢 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬! 📢  Tune into our exclusive video interview with our founder. In this insightful episode, we discuss the recruitment challenges that SaaS startups grapple with and how Zensei's personalized approach is expertly addressing these issues. 🎥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡! ✨