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Two types of Founders/CEOs

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There's always a difference between products that have the CEO with a marketing background, and others that have the CEO as a development background. (there are others too, but let's just keep this conversation focused on these two) Can you tell what it is? ____________ P.S. We're launching cxful - the UIUX suite and design system for complete and functional website experiences. Would love to have your support!

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Tyrone Robb
The ability to build the product without outside help?
Elaine Lu
I completely agree, Vertika. The type of founder/CEO you are can significantly shape the trajectory and culture of your startup.
Elaine Lu
I completely agree, Vertika! Understanding the distinction between these two types can significantly impact a company's strategy and growth.
iCodeForBeer
I don't like managing people, but I enjoy building a product.
Jerryton
I have experience in both fields, including a strong background in UI/UX, which allows me to connect all the dots and make better decisions when building my products.
Mary Angelie Smith
Totally agree, Vertika. Do you think it's easier for a marketing CEO to learn tech, or for a tech CEO to learn marketing?
Founders and CEOs with a marketing background tend to prioritize customer acquisition, brand awareness, and market positioning. They understand the importance of messaging, user experience, and branding in order to connect with the target audience and drive sales. On the other hand, CEOs with a development background often focus on product functionality, innovation, and technical aspects. They are driven by creating cutting-edge solutions, optimizing processes, and ensuring that the product meets high standards of quality. We are building a marekting Contentify AI for Free here just look up Contentify AI
Gurkaran Singh
Ah, the classic tale of the marketing maestro vs. the coding connoisseur! One crafts captivating narratives, while the other weaves intricate algorithms. It's like watching a battle between words and lines of code, with the website as the ultimate arena!
Kshitij
Sales-Led Approach & Product-led approach to building the company, I suppose?
Michael Pell
Ideate -> Validate -> Build vs Build -> Validate
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Rahul Agarwal
Interesting, can you give some examples from both the categories to help us brainstorm?