

Positioning at a Startup Vs. a Big Company
42 snips Sep 7, 2023
Positioning for startups and big companies, distinguishing between marketing and positioning problems, handling positioning after an acquisition, and aligning positioning strategy in a cross-functional team.
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Positioning Timing for Startups
- For startups, wait for market traction before solidifying positioning.
- Adjust positioning based on actual customer behavior, not initial assumptions.
Overcoming Startup Challenges
- Startups need strong differentiated value to overcome inertia and risk perception.
- Address customer concerns about the risks of choosing a smaller, newer company.
Reducing Perceived Risk
- Mitigate customer risk perception with case studies, trials, and flexible contracts.
- Break down large deals into smaller phases to reduce initial commitment.