Distribution partnerships almost never work for startups
Anand Sanwal · Anand Sanwal, CB Insights // What's Next? (Hosted by FirstMark Capital) · Sep 14, 2015 · at 15:30
Anand Sanwal, CEO and founder of CB Insights, shares go-to-market insights for startup founders at Data Driven NYC.
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“And then, sort of similar, distribution partnerships sound good, but they almost never work.”
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