The Blind Spot of Optimization Strategy

The Blind Spot of Optimization Strategy

“We are struggling a bit with the optimization of our marketing activity,” said the CEO of a three-year-old startup that had just raised almost $10M in funding. His marketing manager and self-described growth hacker was nodding in confirmation from behind his...
Innovation Validation Without a Product

Innovation Validation Without a Product

A Startup Model for Corporate Innovation Imagine a new, disruptive product idea is presented to acorporate executive. Let’s assume that this is a perfect idea which, ifexecuted correctly, will make a lot of money for the company. And let’s alsoassume that it’s a...
Pivot via Repositioning

Pivot via Repositioning

The restroom story The founder of a startup bumps into an important investor inside a restroom at a large event. A classic elevator pitch situation with a slightly-less-classic odor. The founder desperately wants this investor — a well-known persona in this field. The...