How to Build a Profitable Unicorn Startup? [Part-2]
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JasaRodio
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A 3-part podcast series, in partnership with OfBusiness, India's youngest profitable unicorn!
This Second part of this series covers:
- Advice to the B2B Founders?
- Create and track 2-3 relevant KPIs for your startup.
- How did OfBusiness achieve Product/Market Fit (PMF)?
- Their strategy for customer acquisition and growth.
- Their Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy to acquire and retain customers.
- How to hire best talent and use ESOPs to create a performance-driven culture?
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