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Inside marketing at Stripe, OpenAI and Retool | Krithika Muthukumar (VP of Marketing at OpenAI, ex-Stripe, Retool, Dropbox, Google)
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Critical Insights for First-Time Marketing Leaders in Startups
First-time marketing leaders in startups must understand the dynamics of their company's sales or buying motion—whether it is product-led, self-serve, or sold. This comprehension will aid in identifying the key areas for improvement within the marketing funnel. A suggested 'homework assignment' for newcomers is to create a 'state of the funnel' report after the first month, highlighting drop-offs and opportunity areas while collaborating with teams across the organization, including product, sales, and data science. Engaging directly with customers is crucial, as understanding their pain points and use cases will inform effective marketing strategies. Tools like Gong can facilitate observing sales conversations to gain customer insights. Additionally, hands-on involvement in a product launch within the first 30 to 45 days can significantly enhance understanding of operational dynamics, key personnel roles, and organizational processes. This experience helps distinguish between those who merely discuss challenges and those who take actionable steps to address them, ultimately equipping the leader to drive effective marketing initiatives.
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