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Bocar Dia is a Partner at Forum Ventures sitting at the intersection of investing and working 1:1 with portfolio founders through the early stages of building, including go-to-market, founder-led sales, and fundraising.

What business problem do you solve?

In this episode, Bocar Dia discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face in the early stages of building their businesses, particularly the transition from the zero to one phase. He emphasizes the need for validating market pain points, understanding customer needs, and developing scalable business models for success. 

Small Business Answer Man’s Shownotes:

• At the start, Gary introduces Bocar Dia, a partner at Forum Ventures, who discussed the challenges entrepreneurs face in the early stages of building their businesses, particularly the transition from the zero to one phase. 
• Bocar emphasized the need for entrepreneurs to adapt their approach to sales based on the stage of their business. 
• He shared insights from his experience at Hootsuite and as a founder, highlighting the significance of focusing on customer validation and building a scalable business model. 
• He further discusses the essential skills entrepreneurs need to develop for effective go-to-market strategies, including prospecting, discovery, presentation, and customer success. 
• Bocar emphasized the importance of creating a systematic approach to sales and customer satisfaction to drive business growth and success. 
• Gary underscored the significance of implementing these strategies across different industries, emphasizing their universal applicability for entrepreneurs. 

Bocar Dia’s Small Business Tip:

Focus on validating market pain points and understanding customer needs before developing and selling a product. Implement a systematic approach to sales and customer satisfaction to drive business growth and success.

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