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What framework do you use when assessing a new opportunity at a different company?

Jon Boyer
Blacksmith VP of Sales | Formerly Zapier, Postman and Slack3y
A mentor taught me to evaluate opportunities leveraging the VIP framework . The framework incorporates three inputs Vision, Impact and People. Here is a quick breakdown ...
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Rachel Mayes
Carta Senior Director of Sales - Venture Capital at Carta1y
When I look at a new opportunity I evaluate the below items: Product-Market Fit: I evaluate how well the company’s product addresses the market need and its potential for...
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Sarah Mercedes (Osborne)
HubSpot Director of Sales1y
The most important thing you can do when assessing new opportunities is first getting really clear on what matters to you most. Comp, remote-friendly, leadership, size, i...
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Shahid Nizami
Braze APAC Vice President of Sales3y
In today's world it is relatively quite easy to make a very well informed decision when assessing a new role in a different company. These are some of the things I look ...
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Brian Bresee
HubSpot Senior Director of Sales | Midmarket1y
I've been at HubSpot for 14 years. Every year I ask myself the same questions:-Do I enjoy the people I work with? -Am I continuously progressing my career and growing my ...
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Jessica Holmes
Adobe Director, Adobe Sales Academy2y
When I'm assessing a new opportunity at a different company, I focus on 3 key items:Does the company align with me and my values?Does the company offer me opportunities f...
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Helen D'Abreo
SurveyMonkey Director, Expansion Sales10mo
I would say the following are important considerations for me; Company Reputation and Stability Leadership style of direct manager and an understanding of the growth op...
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Success of the product in the market, including renewal ratesIs it product led growth or sales led? PLG is usually preferredHow much turnover has there been?What were and...
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