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The Embedded Entrepreneur
How to Build an Audience-Driven Business
Book • 2021
In 'The Embedded Entrepreneur', Arvid Kahl provides a comprehensive guide on how to build a business by first identifying and engaging with the target audience.
Instead of developing solutions in search of customers, embedded entrepreneurs join communities, observe, participate, and transform their learnings into products that meet the needs of their audience.
The book covers key aspects such as audience discovery, exploration, problem identification, and leveraging social media to build and monetize an audience.
Kahl shares his own experiences and practical advice, making the book a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and community builders.
Instead of developing solutions in search of customers, embedded entrepreneurs join communities, observe, participate, and transform their learnings into products that meet the needs of their audience.
The book covers key aspects such as audience discovery, exploration, problem identification, and leveraging social media to build and monetize an audience.
Kahl shares his own experiences and practical advice, making the book a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and community builders.
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