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DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration i
 s required for either.\n\nFor many startups\, the focus is often on rapid 
 development—building fast and launching products quickly. However\, the 
 harsh reality is that countless startups fail not because of poor technolo
 gy but due to a lack of clear market positioning\, audience targeting\, an
 d product differentiation.\n\nThis presentation will explore why developin
 g a marketing and product strategy early is critical for a startup’s sur
 vival and growth. From narrowing down a market niche to defining a unique 
 selling proposition\, we’ll break down essential components that shape a
  startup’s long-term success.\n\nElena Gostrer will draw from her real-w
 orld startup experiences by highlighting common pitfalls such as misaligne
 d product-market fit and wasted resources on solutions no one needs. Atten
 dees will gain insights into how strategic planning saves time and money\,
  accelerates scaling\, and reduces the risk of costly pivots down the line
 .\n\nWhether you’re a developer\, product manager\, or startup founder\,
  this presentation will offer practical takeaways to rethink your approach
  to ensure your startup is guided by more than just code.\n\nSpeaker(s): E
 lena Gostrer\, \n\n673 South Milpitas Blvd.\, Milpitas\, California\, Unit
 ed States\, 95035\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/457738
LOCATION:673 South Milpitas Blvd.\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\,
  95035\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/457738
ORGANIZER:dmsnyder@ieee.org
SEQUENCE:9
SUMMARY:Startups: Early Strategies for Success
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/457738
X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong>This is a hybrid in-person and onl
 ine event. Pre-registration is required for either.</strong></p>\n<p>For m
 any startups\, the focus is often on rapid development&mdash\;building fas
 t and launching products quickly. However\, the harsh reality is that coun
 tless startups fail not because of poor technology but due to a lack of cl
 ear market positioning\, audience targeting\, and product differentiation.
 </p>\n<p>This presentation will explore why developing a marketing and pro
 duct strategy early is critical for a startup&rsquo\;s survival and growth
 . From narrowing down a market niche to defining a unique selling proposit
 ion\, we&rsquo\;ll break down essential components that shape a startup&rs
 quo\;s long-term success.</p>\n<p>Elena Gostrer will draw from her real-wo
 rld startup experiences by highlighting common pitfalls such as misaligned
  product-market fit and wasted resources on solutions no one needs. Attend
 ees will gain insights into how strategic planning saves time and money\, 
 accelerates scaling\, and reduces the risk of costly pivots down the line.
 </p>\n<p>Whether you&rsquo\;re a developer\, product manager\, or startup 
 founder\, this presentation will offer practical takeaways to rethink your
  approach to ensure your startup is guided by more than just code.</p>
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