Product market fit a.k.a. “shut up and take my money”
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

Product market fit a.k.a. “shut up and take my money”

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That magical moment when customers actually want what you’re selling. Product market fit is not a box you tick. It’s not the day you launch. And it’s definitely not a vibe you get because your best friend said, “I’d totally use this.”

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First-mover advantage: a blessing…until it’s NOT
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

First-mover advantage: a blessing…until it’s NOT

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Your competitors are watching. They’re studying your moves, identifying your weaknesses, and fine-tuning their strategy while you’re busy celebrating. If you don’t keep evolving, that first-mover advantage turns into a first-to-get-left-behind.

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Why “everyone” is not your customer (and that’s a good thing)
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

Why “everyone” is not your customer (and that’s a good thing)

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Not everyone is your customer. And that’s not a flaw in your business—it’s a superpower.

The sooner you realize this, the faster you stop wasting time, money, and energy trying to convince the wrong people to care. Instead, you can focus on attracting the right ones—the ones who will buy, love, and come back for more.

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Startup denial 101: “I have no competition!”
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

Startup denial 101: “I have no competition!”

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“Competition? Oh, I don’t have any—my product’s one-of-a-kind!”

Here’s the reality check: Every business has competition. Even the most groundbreaking, never-been-done-before product is fighting for customers’ attention, wallets, and loyalty.

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Can you explain your startup in 30 seconds? If not, read this.
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

Can you explain your startup in 30 seconds? If not, read this.

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A value proposition is not a product description. It’s not a long-winded explanation of your tech stack. And it’s definitely not about you. It’s about the customer, the problem you solve, and why your product is the best way to solve it.

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From startup to unicorn: the role of Empathy in growth
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

From startup to unicorn: the role of Empathy in growth

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When we talk about what makes a startup succeed, we throw around words like vision, grit, and focus—all crucial, of course. But let’s be real, you can have all the vision in the world, but if no one understands (or cares about) what you’re selling, you’re just yelling into the void.

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The silent startup killer: the cost of inaction
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

The silent startup killer: the cost of inaction

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We love to talk about the risks of doing something—launching too soon, picking the wrong strategy, hiring the wrong person. But what about the risk of not doing something? Spoiler alert: it’s probably costing you more than you think.

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GTM decoded - how to get your product loved, bought, and talked about
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

GTM decoded - how to get your product loved, bought, and talked about

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You’ve got a fantastic product. You’re ready to share it with the world, but where do you start? That’s where a Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy comes in. A GTM strategy is your roadmap to introduce your product to the right people, at the right time, in the right way. Think of it as the bridge that connects your product with the people who will love it.

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3 Biggest misconceptions about GTM
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

3 Biggest misconceptions about GTM

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You’ve just stumbled upon the term Go-To-Market (GTM) and, let me guess—you’re wondering if this is just another corporate buzzword designed to sound fancy while meaning absolutely nothing. Good news! GTM is actually pretty straightforward (and super important if you actually want to sell your product).

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Your Go-To-Market Strategy is the first impression you make
Teodora-Larisa Geanta Teodora-Larisa Geanta

Your Go-To-Market Strategy is the first impression you make

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Starting a business usually begins with one brilliant idea—the kind that keeps you up at night thinking, “This could really change things.” You hustle, you build, you launch. And if people love what you’re offering, sales start rolling in naturally. At this stage, a Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy might not even cross your mind. And that’s okay. But here’s the plot twist: whether you realize it or not, you already have a GTM strategy.

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