Marketing for Early-Stage Startups

In this episode of Marketing In The Now, host David Reske sits down with Abby Borden, Founder & CEO of Inkwell GTM, to unpack what marketing really looks like in the earliest stages of startup growth. Drawing from her deep experience advising B2B startups, Abby explains how to craft a buyer-centric story that cuts through the noise, why positioning and a focused ICP are essential from day one, and how to avoid common pitfalls like tech bloat and over-indexing on investor messaging. From measuring traction across the full customer journey to building the right marketing team, this episode is packed with actionable insights for any founder or early marketing hire trying to gain market traction without burning through budget.