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How would you recommend scaling a product marketing strategy for a series A start up? What would you prioritize after positioning/messaging and product market fit have been determined?

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  1. Osman Javed
    Osman Javed

    Norm Ai Head of Marketing | Formerly Galileo, Cresta, Tanium, Zuora • 1y

    Great question. In the early days, focus is key, so be wary of taking on too much in PMM. With that said, here's how to think about scaling. Nail the Basics Set the Foundation: First and foremost, you want to ensure your team is united around a compelling strategic narrative, brand messaging, and core brand pillars. It's crucial to validate your product market fit, as many companies are still in the discovery phase at this stage. Aligning on  product messaging, product pillars, differentiators, ...Read More

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  2. Jon Rooney
    Jon Rooney

    Box Vice President Product Marketing | Formerly Splunk, New Relic, Microsoft, Unity, Oracle • 1y

    For series A or any early-stage start-up, I'd hyper-focus on really nailing product market fit (PMF) through deep engagement with customers who are actively using your products as part of their everyday workflow. In my experience, early stage start-ups have some early tech, a handful of early adopter customers (make sure you freshen up on Crossing the Chasm to not fall into early adopter traps) and a bunch of hypothesis that need proving (see the pitch deck for the A round). The first PMM at the ...Read More

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