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Retro: My Favorite Blog Post on Raising VC

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I had really positive experiences such as working with Greg Gretsch at Sigma Partners where he championed us to a partners’ meeting where we sort of got crucified. We made changes and Greg was a gentleman throughout the process rather than berating us for our performance (it was our first partners’ meeting).

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LinkedIn Video Ads: Relevance, Specs, and Use Cases

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Don’t copy the style of a popular video (especially a “viral” one) if you’re trying to drive home your unique value proposition or establish your brand. Compared to the B2C world, B2B attribution faces two challenges: Sales often take place offline. The sales cycle may last for months, or more than a year. Stay on brand.

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Startup Killer: the Cost of Customer Acquisition | For Entrepreneurs

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As I ask questions to understand the thinking, what usually comes out is something vague along the lines of web marketing, and/or viral growth with no numbers attached. A quick look around all the B2C startups shows that, although viral growth is often hoped for, in reality it is extremely rare.

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Your B2B Demand Generation Funnel: How to Create One and Mistakes to Avoid

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In this article, you’ll learn how to build a demand generation funnel that fuels the pipeline, shortens the sale cycle, and generates revenue. If you’re targeting new markets, you might need to partner with a third-party data company, like Snowflake , to learn about your potential customers. Obsessing over going viral.

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7 Secret Weapons For Entrepreneurial Success

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Although it would be great to see sales cycles much shorter, it’s understandable about the care some organizations take in choosing a partner that will represent their brand on the very visible social media front. Content doesn’t have to “go viral” to benefit your business.

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