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The Startup Playbook: Lessons in Focus, Trust, and Experimentation S03E12

The Startup Playbook: Lessons in Focus, Trust, and Experimentation S03E12

Update: 2025-06-19
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Building a startup is a thrilling high-wire act—one misstep, and you’re out. In this episode of Startup Stories from the Treehouse, hosts Todd Gagne and Wilhelm Laubach deliver a masterclass for early-stage founders navigating the toughest challenges: finding product-market fit, managing scarce resources, and standing out in a crowded market. Learn how to get laser-focused on solving one problem for one audience, run marketing like a series of science experiments, and build trust before you sell. Discover why clarity in messaging, winning the short game, and using AI wisely are non-negotiable for growth. With lessons from improv and affordable branding hacks, this episode is packed with actionable insights—perfect for founders ready to move fast, adapt, and win.

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The Startup Playbook: Lessons in Focus, Trust, and Experimentation S03E12

The Startup Playbook: Lessons in Focus, Trust, and Experimentation S03E12

Todd Gagne, Wilhelm Laubach