In the latest episode of our “Path to Market” series, our Director Natasha Lytton and her co-host Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Pipeline Ventures, speak with Gia Scinto, a partner at Cole Group, specializing in go-to-market executive hires for renowned startups like Airbnb and Stripe. Gia shares her extensive experience in building go-to-market teams for top startups across her different roles, including as the first talent leader at Y Combinator and as an executive talent partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

She emphasizes the importance of metrics in recruitment, the founder's role in hiring, and key considerations for early-stage companies hiring their first sales leaders. Gia also provides actionable advice on running an effective recruiting process, including aligning on job requirements, conducting thorough interviews, and ensuring a successful onboarding process. 

Key takeaways:
- Set a minimum experience threshold for the role
- In the first interviewing rounds, assess the candidate against the main goals of their roles
- Set clear expectations and establish attainable goals in the initial months to facilitate a seamless onboarding into the company.

Show notes:
Gia Scinto – linkedin.com/in/giascinto
Natasha Lytton – linkedin.com/in/natasha-lytton
Micah Smurthwaite – linkedin.com/in/micah-smurthwaite-2283b49

Overview:
00:00 Introduction to Gia and Her Extensive Experience
00:54 Working with founders at Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator
08:13 Advice for Early-Stage Sales Hiring
12:25 Running a Successful Recruiting Process
20:35 Interview Questions for Sales Leaders
24:35 Assessing Culture Fit in Early-Stage Companies
26:31 Hiring Challenges and Lessons Learned
28:17 Pitching to Senior Candidates in Startups
29:09 Importance of Product Differentiation
30:03 Segmentation and Market Strategy
34:09 Onboarding and Setting Expectations
38:03 Back-channeling and Reference Checks
41:16 Onboarding Best Practices for Success
43:17 Common Pitfalls in Hiring
46:40 Building Go-to-Market Systems
50:41 Advice for Go-to-Market Candidates

Path to Market: How to Build Highly Effective Go-To-Market Teams

In the latest episode of “Path to Market,” Natasha and Micah are joined by Fanny Talagrand, Head of EMEA sales for startups and SMBs at Stripe to discuss key sales strategies from startups to enterprises. Drawing from her extensive experience in global tech companies like Google Cloud and Stripe, Fanny emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and journeys, leveraging user feedback, and the different dynamics between selling to startups versus enterprises. 

She also provides advice for hiring the first sales reps, highlighting the need for candidates to be smart, driven, and coachable. She stresses the significance of onboarding processes and embedding new hires with users early on. Additionally, she explores how to balance product-led growth with enterprise sales and shares metrics to optimize sales performance.


Tune in to learn about:
- how to align sales strategies with the needs and journeys of different types of users;
- how PLG and enterprise motions can coexist with careful planning and differentiation in user journeys;
- why as companies grow, including a sales team becomes vital to extend market reach and support users who require more comprehensive solutions;
- and more practical strategies for founders looking to enhance their sales operations and build successful teams.



Show Notes:
Fanny Talagrand - linkedin.com/in/fanny-talagrand-a51a81b
Natasha Lytton – linkedin.com/in/natasha-lytton
Micah Smurthwaite – linkedin.com/in/micah-smurthwaite-2283b49

Overview:
00:00 Introduction to Path to Market
01:17 Meet Fannie Talegrand, Head of EMEA Sales for Startups and SMBs at Stripe
02:13 Fannie's Career Journey
04:29 Comparing Sales at Google Cloud and Stripe
06:58 The Importance of Product and User Feedback
13:31 Sales Metrics and Funnel Optimization
16:32 Differences in Selling to SMBs vs. Enterprises
24:07 Hiring the Right Sales Leader
34:29 Onboarding New Sales Hires
40:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Path to Market: Adapting Sales Strategies for Startups and Enterprise with Fanny Talagrand of Stripe

In this episode of Supply Chain Decoded, host Jenni Ruiz sits down with Kara Smith Brown, founder and CRO of LeadCoverage, and author of the Amazon bestseller The Revenue Engine to break down what most supply chain companies get wrong about marketing and go-to-market strategies.

Kara shares how getting fired (and making babies) sparked her entrepreneurial journey, and how a kismet collaboration with co-founder Will Haraway led to the creation of LeadCoverage. From there, she’s helped drive hundreds of millions in revenue for clients by shifting them from outdated tactics (hello, cold calls) to modern, data-driven strategies centered on sharing good news, tracking interest, and following up.

This episode tackles:

- The #1 mistake companies make before launching a marketing campaign

- The difference between strategic intent data and AI—and why lumping them together is a big problem

- Why follow-up is a lost art and 35 touch points might just be your magic number

- How Kara’s framework works for scrappy startups and enterprise giants alike

- What “random acts of marketing” really look like (and how to sniff them out)

- The story behind her viral Girl Scout cookie experiment and its surprising freight lessons

Whether you’re a marketer, a founder, or anyone in between, Kara’s straight-shooting advice will challenge you to think deeper, measure smarter, and lead better.
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Supply Chain Decoded | Feat. Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage & author of Amazon bestseller, "The Revenue Engine"

In this episode I discuss the four key things to help you sell better, especially for B2B but this applies all around. Get these dialed in and lose fewer deals, make fewer success and get more wins. 

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FUCK THESE HOES

Join Nancy Ridge Founder of Ridge Innovative and Greg Sarafin for a great conversation rethinking GTM, from product push to platform power! 

Greg is the CEO of Sarafin Advisory, a firm that helps C-Suites and Boards navigate the opportunities and threats presented by the exponential growth of technology and AI.  Greg is four decades into a career that has included senior leadership roles at Razorfish, BearingPoint, IBM, and EY.

Index
•	00:53 – Greg Sarafin’s Background
•	01:42 – Unpacking the GTM Fallacy: It's Not Just Marketing or Sales
•	04:21 – Selling vs. Enabling: Rethinking the Role of Sales
•	17:47 – Moats Are Shifting—Is GTM Your New Defensible Edge?
•	23:41 – When You're Not the Platform: Evolving Beyond Traditional Channels
•	30:23 – From Founder to Flounder: The GTM Missteps to Skip
•	35:14 – The innovation Greg would most like to see gain adoption 

Links –
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Greg Sarafin: Rethinking GTM: From Product Push to Platform Power | Ep. 31

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[Have] TK Kader – Unstoppable SaaS GTM Program

Welcome back to the Nutanix community podcast. Get ready for a conversation that's equal parts tech and heart! This week, Dwayne chats with Eric Wright about the human side of technology, from storytelling to community building.

Beyond Code: The Art of Tech Storytelling

Stone B - In The Wind  (feat. GtmDevo)

Most sales leaders start with the comp plan - but the smartest start with strategy.
In this episode of the B2B Sales Trends Podcast, host Harry Kendlbacher sits down with Jahangir Iqbal, VP of Central Operations and Sales Compensation at Palo Alto Networks, to unpack how strategic sales compensation can activate your GTM strategy, drive the right behaviors, and inspire sales teams to perform with clarity and purpose.

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Timestamps:
 00:00 – Why GTM strategy should come before comp design
 03:45 – How Microsoft and AWS aligned compensation with transformation
 07:20 – The power of simplicity and focus in sales compensation
 11:35 – Using data and strategic thinking to refine comp plans
 16:00 – Rewarding outcomes, not activities, to boost sales team performance
 19:45 – How AI is reshaping compensation and go-to-market strategy

Jahangir shares lessons from leading global sales organizations at Microsoft, AWS, and Palo Alto Networks - showing how a well-designed comp plan can transform how companies execute their go-to-market strategy. From data-driven decision-making to AI-powered comp design, this episode offers a masterclass in strategic thinking and modern sales leadership.

You’ll learn:
 – Why every great GTM strategy begins with clear behavioral alignment
 – How to use comp plans to reinforce long-term goals, not short-term activity
 – What data and feedback loops reveal about comp plan effectiveness
 – How strategic thinking drives simplicity and high performance in sales teams

💡 Key Takeaways
– Great GTM strategies start with focus - then comp plans bring them to life.
 – Simplicity in sales compensation drives clarity and results.
 – Rewarding outcomes over activities creates elite sales teams.
 – AI will revolutionize how companies design and test comp plans.
 – Strategic thinking bridges leadership vision and front-line motivation.

👤 About Guest
Jahangir Iqbal is the VP of Central Operations and Sales Compensation at Palo Alto Networks. With leadership experience at Microsoft and AWS, he’s recognized for transforming sales organizations through data-driven compensation strategy and operational excellence. His work combines analytics, behavioral design, and strategic thinking to power global sales success.
 Connect with Jahangir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahangiriqbal/

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83. How a Smart Comp Plan Powers Your GTM Strategy

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