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If you build it, they won't come, unless.

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Then he'll describe his cutting-edge platform — cloud-based, scalable, distributed version control, continuous integration, one-click-deploy. We're putting a 'Retweet' button inside the product to encourage viral growth.". I know of no companies who have " gone viral " because of buttons. Frightening honesty.

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Lessons Learned: Validated learning about customers

Startup Lessons Learned

Because they have no presence in the market, they have to find distribution channels to bring in customers. In other words, they have learned to grow renewable audiences. Products can find sources of validation with impressive stats along a number of dimensions, such as high engagement, viral coefficient, or long-term retention.

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