Startups are built in motion. They rarely have perfect answers, complete teams, or all the time they need but the show must go on. Every day brings new decisions, gaps, and growth challenges that need to be figured out on the go.
Whether it’s defining GTM strategy, hiring the first growth or design lead, structuring OKRs, pricing a new product, or just knowing what not to waste time on. There’s a real knowledge and skill gap at every stage. It’s not just about access to capital or talent. It’s about access to context-rich, real-world insight.
The problem is, those who’ve actually done it, scaled a product, cracked a new channel, hired and fired, rebuilt from zero, are rarely the ones posting playbooks. Most are busy solving their next problem.
That’s why there’s immense value in curated, high-signal communities and knowledge networks: spaces where startup operators across product, GTM, growth, design, and ops can learn from each other. Not through theory or generic playbooks, but through lived experience. Not top-down advice, but peer-level feedback and contextual knowledge. The kind of input that helps you move faster, make better decisions, and avoid 6-month detours.
This blog will regularly feature such initiatives. It includes experiments, case studies and collectives focused on tackling these gaps in startup execution. If you’re building and learning in motion, these are the resources worth tuning into.
1. Building a Vetted Community for Growth Talent
Read the post by Arindam Paul, Chief Business Officer Atomberg Technologies Private Limited
In this post, Arindam shares his approach to solving the talent-intent gap in startups. He’s launching a curated group of growth and marketing professionals to tackle real-world challenges and facilitate meaningful referrals. Proof of work, not just pedigree, is the filter.
Arindam is the Founding Member and Chief Business Officer of Atomberg, a fast-growing D2C and hardware-tech brand. Known for his thoughtful approach to building teams and scaling operations, he’s a strong advocate for learning from doers rather than noise.
2. Pricing Strategies for Startups
Read the post by Marmik Mankodi, Investment Team Blume Ventures
In this post, Marmik breaks down one of the most misunderstood levers in early-stage startups: pricing. From balancing growth vs. profitability, to navigating multi-channel complexity, to standing your ground in price wars, this post is both strategic and tactical. A must-read playbook for founders and operators looking to turn pricing into a long-term advantage.
Marmik Mankodi is part of the investment team at Blume Ventures, where he works closely with early-stage startups on strategy and scaling. His insights come from working with founders across sectors and learning from real-world pricing experiments.