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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Recent Seed-Stage VC Investments

View from Seed

We’ve been remarkably consistent on this dimension as well: five of the recent 13 investments were B2C, five were B2B, and three you could categorize as B2B2C. A few themes which have emerged from our 13 most recent investments: CONSUMER (B2C). Physical-World Ecommerce. The “Internet of Things”. Step-Function Ad Tech.

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Is the Lean Startup concept of MVP dead?

VC Cafe

Single users can test enterprise software using a credit card. In 2020, there is no second chance to make a first impression. With a growing number of new startups, first mover advantage quickly fades away.

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Shattering The Mold: Unleashing the Creator Economy in B2B Marketing

Duct Tape Marketing

Shattering The Mold: Unleashing the Creator Economy in B2B Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Christie Horsman In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Christie Horsman, who brings a decade of expertise in both B2B and B2C marketing within the SaaS arena.

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How to Successfully Expand Your Business Outside of Your Core Industry

Up and Running

If your goal is to launch a sub-brand, for instance, adding a deliverability plugin to your email marketing software, you can cross-promote and even offer your new product on your core website. Many business owners make the mistake of going head-first into new projects without considering their existing audience.

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How to Create a Marketing Funnel by Responding to Customer Behavior

ConversionXL

For example, person #1 is searching for “the best social media software for automation.” Specific marketing tactics differ depending on your offer, audiences, and touchpoints. Focus instead on providing value to audiences with the potential to become customers. To raise awareness on social media, show up where your audience is.

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Building A Strong Social Media Strategy For Business Growth

Duct Tape Marketing

He has a history of success in the B2B SaaS, software, healthcare, fintech, human resources, consulting, and employee benefits technology industries. Key Takeaway: It’s important for small businesses to invest in building a dedicated social media team that focuses on a select few platforms where their target audience is most active.

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5 Ways Mobile Apps Can Help You Build A Brand

YoungUpstarts

If you’re not using mobile software to get there, you should be. According to a survey by B2C researcher AgilOne , more than 70% of consumers expect a personalized experience from brands. Even if you’re the owner-operator of budding brand, creating an app that shows polish and adds value can capture a core audience.

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