The hottest Growth Hacking Substack posts right now

VCs are advising startups to extend their runway while maintaining growth to secure funding
Moderate growth plans in 2023 may hurt startups' chances of getting another round of financing
Consider focusing on achieving unit profitable growth rather than moderate growth to stand out

Understanding the chicken or the egg problem in two-sided marketplaces.
The importance of building and maintaining a marketplace flywheel for growth.
Multiple interconnected flywheels can contribute to the success of a marketplace.

India's app market is fast-growing and competitive, but retention rates can be challenging with high uninstall percentages within the first day.
Creating a successful app for the Indian market involves understanding user behaviors, focusing on product design to capture attention, and strategically planning the app's lifecycle stages.
Deepak Abbot, former SVP at Paytm, shares valuable insights on benchmarking data, growth hacking, and app development specifically tailored for the Indian market in a bonus video presentation.

The post is about a presentation by Deepak Abbot on App Development and Growth Hacking.
It discusses the evolution of Turnaround and the Use Case podcast, starting as a personal growth experiment and evolving into something more substantial.
The platform aims to provide great content, valuable insights, and opportunities to its subscribers in 2020.

Some start-ups are finding success with a sales-led approach instead of product-led growth (PLG). They focus on talking to customers and learning about their needs, which helps improve their offerings.
Removing a free tier in product trials can create urgency and lead to higher conversion rates. When customers have to engage with sales first, it can mean better discussions and larger deals.
PLG might not be suitable for every business, especially for early-stage companies or complex products. It's important to focus on what works best for your unique situation.

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