Growth marketing: the path to your first 100 customers

The Drum @ Web Summit Lisbon and #Marketing

How do you turn your idea into a fledgling startup? For most founders, it starts with getting your product into the hands of users. This panel brings together growth leaders and founders who’ve built companies from scratch – openly sharing their progress, failures, and wins along the way. They’ll explore how “building in public,” feedback loops, and early customer obsession can accelerate growth. Expect insights on what works (and what doesn’t) when you’re finding your first 100 customers, and how those lessons evolve as you grow.
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