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The SaaSiest Podcast

163. Matt Lerner, Founder & CEO, SYSTM - Why creating new categories could be killing your startup’s growth

Nov 5, 2024
51:45

Think you need to create a whole new category to win? Think again.

In this episode of the SaaSiest Podcast we had a chat with Matt Lerner, the founder & CEO of SYSTM and a seasoned tech and venture capital expert, who reveals why focusing on growth levers beats the allure of creating new categories.

Matt dives into his personal productivity hacks, from his morning routine to daily goal setting, and shares how his time at PayPal shaped his growth philosophy. He stresses the power of experimentation in finding a scalable go-to-market strategy and the critical role of understanding your customers' needs, not just building for the sake of it.

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

  • Why morning routines can turbocharge productivity.
  • How startups can avoid the trap of unnecessary category creation.
  • The Jobs to Be Done methodology for uncovering what your customers really want.
  • The magic of strategic messaging transformations that boost conversion rates.
  • Insights on managing investor expectations and staying laser-focused on growth.

Whether you’re a founder or part of a scaling startup, Matt's no-nonsense approach will leave you inspired to prioritize your customers and experiment your way to success. Don't miss this one!

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