Comment by achempion

Comment by achempion 10 months ago

3 replies

The main problem is that as software engineers we start with product first and figure out distribution later once we built it. In order to build successful products you need to have an insight into the distribution to win customers, so it makes sense to figure out customer acquisition plan in advance.

andrewmcwatters 10 months ago

I hate it when we repeat this like it’s true. No, you really do need to have the product built if you’re not selling to a very, very small handful of high-touch customers from the get-go.

  • achempion 10 months ago

    That’s right, the product is required in some cases. The plan on how to build relationships with customers is required in all cases. It’s even better if those relationships already exist.

Buttons840 10 months ago

Because ads aren't trusted people will advertise things that don't yet exist. Feels like a race to the bottom.