Part-1: Understanding Product Category
My first in-depth experience with product categories started in 2008 while working for Constant Contact (CTCT). CTCT went public in October 2007 on the success of their Email Marketing product.
Founder & CEO
With over two decades of experience, Erik has led software development and product management teams at I.B.M. and Constant Contact. He founded two software companies: e2M Systems, event management software acquired by Constant Contact and DealCoachPro. Erik has an M.B.A. from M.I.T. and a Masters in Civil Engineering from Florida Atlantic University.
My first in-depth experience with product categories started in 2008 while working for Constant Contact (CTCT). CTCT went public in October 2007 on the success of their Email Marketing product.
The concept of Product-Market Fit (PMF) is deeply embedded in startup culture. For entrepreneurs, it remains one of the most difficult challenges in building a successful startup. For investors, achieving PMF signals a growth phase.