Yousuf Khan

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Yousuf Khan is a partner at Ridge Ventures.

Yousuf Khan

Here’s a high-level guide for evaluating an AI-based solution as a potential customer — an enterprise buyer scorecard, if you will.

How to buy an AI solution the right way: 7 questions new customers should consider

Whether you’re pursuing customer number five, 50 or 500, the process of determining if there’s a fit remains largely the same.

How to approach customer discovery as an early-stage startup (and beyond)

As a founder, there’s no shortage of items on your to-do list, but reporting to the board is one area every startup leader needs to prioritize.

Build a solid deck for your quarterly board meetings

Having a clear process in place that allows for focused, valuable work to get done efficiently is critical to getting the most out of your board meetings.

10 tips for running effective board meetings

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To achieve enterprise sales success, tailor your approach to CIOs

Here’s what CIOs look for in solutions — and how you can tailor your sales approach accordingly.

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To achieve enterprise sales success, tailor your approach to CIOs

An awesome strategic comms pro should be your first marketing investment. Without clear, concise and compelling messaging, your business loses the majority of its impact.

Hiring is just the first step when building an early-stage comms team

The pricing journey is long and, despite what some founders might think, jumping headfirst into customer acquisition isn’t the first stop. Step one is making sure you have a fully…

3 keys to pricing early-stage SaaS products

The buyer’s guide is a win for both sides: Buyers are informed of what’s to come, and startups can expedite a potential deal by preempting any concerns about a product…

Develop a buyer’s guide to educate your startup’s sales team and customers

Any startup that hopes to build a direct connection with its customers should consider recruiting a group of users who will share their experiences, insights and advice.

Customer advisory boards are a gold mine for startup brand champions