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Yesterday I wrote about the benefits of using social proof and authority in raising venture capital.  If you didn’t read that yet it might be worth having a quick skim as a primer.

Social proof is defined as “looking for others to guide our decisions” and is also one of the most important techniques in acquiring customers in your company.  Many of you have read or at least know the primary thesis of “Crossing the Chasm” the seminal book on marketing your products to mainstream consumers by Geoffrey Moore.  It influenced a generation of tech marketers.

To read the full, original article click on this link: How to Acquire Customers by Marketing “Heroes” | Both Sides of the Table

Author: Mark Suster