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How to Scale your Startup with Growth Levers: Matt Lerner

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Jun 13, 2024
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Matt Lerner
Matt Lerner, founder of SYSTM and author of "Growth Levers," brings his startup expertise to the conversation. He discusses how to uncover growth levers that can exponentially increase customer acquisition. Matt shares effective strategies for engaging and retaining viewers, emphasizing the balance between viral content and authentic creativity. They also touch on the significance of defining a clear 'North Star' metric for guiding growth and explore diverse monetization strategies that align with audience engagement.
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ANECDOTE

Matt's Early Career

  • Matt Lerner's early startups failed, but the third one sold for $40 million.
  • He then joined PayPal's growth team and worked there for 11 years.
INSIGHT

Focus on Growth Levers

  • Most startups try too many growth strategies, spreading resources thin.
  • Focus on the few key "growth levers" that drive the majority of growth.
ANECDOTE

PayPal's Growth Levers

  • PayPal's early growth was largely driven by eBay integration and targeting web developers.
  • They also targeted e-commerce platforms similar to Shopify.
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