From First Contact to Contract: How Startups Can Work with Enterprise Companies

Establish credibility and rapport with enterprise companies, understand shared values, and prioritize value proposition to secure investment and partnerships from corporations.

Key takeaways
  • When reaching out to an enterprise company, you must establish credibility and rapport before they invest time in discussing your solution.

  • Understanding the shared values that drive business relationships between founders and corporate executives can facilitate stronger ties.

  • Corporations prioritize value proposition and need to be convinced of a startups ability to deliver it before moving forward.

  • Pilots and proof-of-concepts can serve as valuable feedback for startups to adjust and scale their offerings.