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5 Critical Go-to-Market Red Flags That Doom Startups
5 GTM red flags that kill startups: poor targeting, flawed channels, false CACs, sales missteps, and the “build it, they’ll come” myth.
Growth is a primary objective for businesses looking to scale. It requires a blend of strategic planning, efficient processes, and adaptability to market conditions. From customer acquisition and retention strategies to leveraging data-driven decisions, businesses must focus on sustainable expansion. Scaling a company effectively involves ensuring that the business model remains profitable, the product or service meets evolving customer needs, and the operational infrastructure supports increased demand.
This section is curated by:
Peter Kireev
Co-founder and CPO, Reliz
Seasoned entrepreneur, Co-founder, and Chief Product Officer at Reliz, a European product-led company behind the machine learning-powered Reliz Ad Platform. He has over 14 years of experience in AdTech.

6 min
5 GTM red flags that kill startups: poor targeting, flawed channels, false CACs, sales missteps, and the “build it, they’ll come” myth.

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Sergey Sidorov shares how progressive rollout boosts delivery speed and reliability through canary releases, automation, and safety systems.

7 min
Fast lead response boosts conversion by up to 90%. AI-driven first contact solves lost sales from slow human follow-ups.

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10 HR agencies helping startups scale fast with smart hiring, tailored recruitment, and people-first solutions.

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EU leads in startup creation but lags in scaling due to regulation gaps, limited funding, weak corporate ties, talent issues, and fragmented support.
This section is curated by:
Peter Kireev
Co-founder and CPO, Reliz
Seasoned entrepreneur, Co-founder, and Chief Product Officer at Reliz, a European product-led company behind the machine learning-powered Reliz Ad Platform. He has over 14 years of experience in AdTech.
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