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Notes on GTM that doesn't fail.

Practical writing on positioning, demand gen, product marketing, and building the GTM layer startups actually need.

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The Role of the CRO in Startups: What They Actually Own

A Chief Revenue Officer owns every revenue-generating function, not just sales. Here's what the role actually covers, who should own GTM strategy, and when a startup should hire one.

Jul 30, 2026·5 min read

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Building an MVP for SaaS: A Lean Approach to Market Validation

How to build a SaaS MVP that actually validates demand: pick one product hook, price for value, test before you build, and design for retention over signups.

Jul 28, 2026·7 min read

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SaaS Pricing Page Examples: What Actually Converts

A practical breakdown of what makes SaaS pricing pages convert, with real examples from Calendly, Zoom, and Pipedrive, and the design principles behind each one.

Jul 26, 2026·6 min read

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Startups

Startup Pay Structure: How to Build Fair Compensation in 2026

A deliberate framework for structuring startup compensation across cash, bonus, and equity, and how the mix should shift as you move from pre-seed to Series C.

Jul 24, 2026·5 min read

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Startups

The Canadian Startup Ecosystem: A Founder's Guide

What's actually true about building a startup in Canada: the real tax incentive and immigration programs, where the ecosystem is concentrated, and when it makes sense as a base.

Jul 22, 2026·3 min read

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SWOT Analysis for Startups: A Practical Framework for SaaS Founders

A SWOT analysis only earns its place on your roadmap if it changes a decision. Here's how SaaS founders can run one that leads to real positioning, roadmap, and budget calls.

Jul 20, 2026·4 min read

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How to Research a Competitor: A Tactical Toolkit for GTM Teams

A practical, channel-by-channel guide to competitor research: what LinkedIn, ad libraries, SEO tools, and a competitor's own site actually reveal, and how often to refresh it.

Jul 18, 2026·4 min read

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