๐Ÿš€B2B Startups: Do Things That Donโ€™t Scale

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๐Ÿ’น GROWTH STRATEGY

"Do Things That Donโ€™t Scale" by Paul Graham

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In the competitive landscape of B2B startups, the temptation to prioritize automation and rapid growth can overshadow crucial, unscalable efforts. Success stories like Superhuman show that investing in personalized interactions with early users is essential for creating lasting loyalty and passionate advocates.

To succeed, concentrate on delighting your initial users, understanding their specific needs, and building authentic relationships. Embrace the additional effortโ€”itโ€™s vital for laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.

Key Insights:

  • ๐Ÿค Prioritize unscalable efforts first.

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Delight early users consistently.

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Understand user needs deeply.

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Start small, grow gradually.

  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Engage users for feedback.

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