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Startups need dual theories on distribution and product/market fit. One is not enough

Andrew Chen

It’s hard to be a product without a strong theory of distribution Here’s a common startup situation. A team busts their ass for months building the first version of their product. Now a big question emerges — how do you get the first people to use your product? It’s almost done.

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Lean Market Validation: 10 Ways to Rapidly Test Your Startup Idea

ProductPlan

In 2016 I gave a talk on lean market validation at the opening night of Startup Weekend at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In attendance were 200 eager students and entrepreneurs who wanted to learn how to build a startup in 54 hours. So, What is Market Validation? What is market validation?

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From News To Product Launch: Why Product Managers Should Read More Technology News

The Product Coalition

is a platform that helps marketing and creative teams automatically organize and collaborate on their thousands of visual assets. The world is changing” I usually despise every marketing video that starts with these words. section of my brain, and life went on. In short, Tagbox.io

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Lean Market Validation: 10 Ways to Rapidly Test Your Startup Idea

ProductPlan

In 2016 I gave a talk on lean market validation at the opening night of Startup Weekend at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In attendance were 200 eager students and entrepreneurs who wanted to learn how to build a startup in 54 hours. So, What is Market Validation? What is market validation?

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Keeping the market in mind: What makes product marketing successful at Intercom?

Intercom, Inc.

At Intercom, we believe the best products are built with the market in mind. That’s why some of Intercom’s first marketing hires were product marketers and why we’ve had a “seat at the table” from the early days of the company. . More and more, I see startups hiring PMMs as their first marketer ”.

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A Data-Driven Case: Market Sizing (TAM, SAM, SOM) & GTM Goals

The Product Coalition

Case Category: Market sizing & Estimation, Goals & Measures Case Type: Investor pitch by a startup planning to launch smartwatches in India ?? Tips & tactics: Focus on tactical aspects for product launching and growth roadmap at least for 2 years. I will get the market size across all 3 sizing metrics.

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How to use live chat for a product launch

Intercom, Inc.

Case in point: product announcement day. Great companies will spend a lot of time crafting sophisticated product announcements with gorgeous design and content, attracting a windfall of traffic to your marketing site. Many companies, including us, have experienced traffic spikes after getting traction on Product Hunt.