Within the season finale of Construct Mode, Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Paul Irving, associate and COO of GTMfund, to debate go-to-market methods for the AI period. Paul shares particular, actionable recommendation on how early-stage startups can win even when going through well-funded rivals who iterate at lightning velocity. He additionally explains why distribution has change into the ultimate remaining moat when technical benefits disappear in months as an alternative of years, and why each firm wants a singular go-to-market movement tailor-made to their particular ICP.
Additionally they dive into the ability of warm-introduction mapping and constructing genuine relationships with operators who can open doorways. Irving highlights top-of-the-line components of the startup ecosystem: the altruistic nature of founders and operators who’re genuinely prepared to assist whenever you method them with curiosity and authenticity.
Key takeaways:
- Why it’s best to deal with one or two GTM channels, not ten
- How AI allows unprecedented specificity in buyer outreach
- The significance of growing a singular distribution mechanism
- Why it is advisable to put your gross sales pitch away when assembly a brand new connection and genuinely current the issue or alternative you’re going through.
Season 2 of Construct Mode is launching mid-February.
Isabelle Johannessen is our host. Construct Mode is produced and edited by Maggie Nye. Viewers Growth is led by Morgan Little. And a particular due to the Foundry and Cheddar video groups.

