Human x AI: The GTM OS

Human x AI: The GTM OS

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Human x AI: The GTM OS
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GTM Playbook: How to Execute Founder-Led Outbound in 2025

GTM Playbook: How to Execute Founder-Led Outbound in 2025

The Outbound Trap: Why Most Founders Shouldn't Hire an AE (Yet)

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Koen Stam
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Earlier this week, I spoke with a Founder at a $2M ARR B2B SaaS company about building a direct founder-led outbound motion. We both agreed: Founders should not hire an AE without having proven repeatable sales themselves.

Too many early-stage teams rush to hire AEs to drive outbound—only to realize they have no clear ICP, no messaging that works, and no…

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