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# The FoodTech Stories Blog

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### [Social Media & Your Startup: Part I](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/social-media-and-your-startup-part-one)

 It can be challenging to know where to start with social media for your company. 

[Megan Thomas Jul 17, 2024, 9:00:00 AM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas)

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[Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders)

### [Why Your Business Needs To Define Its Ideal Customer Profile](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/why-your-business-needs-to-define-its-ideal-customer-profile)

 Not everyone is your customer. It can be tempting as a new venture to cast your net as wide as possible when ... 

[Megan Thomas Jun 11, 2024, 3:24:33 PM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas)

[![](https://ladder17.com/hubfs/Blog%20Photos-1.png)](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/stop-guessing-start-testing-marketing-your-startup)

[Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders) [Marketing Leadership](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-leadership)

### [Stop Guessing, Start Testing: Marketing your Startup](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/stop-guessing-start-testing-marketing-your-startup)

 There are well-understood, tried-and-true marketing strategies and tactics, that when deployed effectively, ... 

[Megan Thomas May 29, 2024, 11:30:00 AM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas)

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[Content Creation](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/content-creation) [Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders)

### [How Early Stage Startups Can Create a Winning Content Strategy](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/how-early-stage-startups-can-create-a-winning-content-strategy)

 A strong content strategy and plan can be an effective (and cost-effective) way to build awareness with ... 

[Megan Thomas Apr 22, 2024, 4:17:36 PM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas)

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[Marketing for Founders](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-for-founders) [Marketing Leadership](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/tag/marketing-leadership)

### [The First Marketing Hire You Need to Make for Your Startup](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/the-first-marketing-hire-you-need-to-make-for-your-startup)

 Where to start with staffing for marketing in your startup organization? If you are a technical founder, this ... 

[Megan Thomas Apr 1, 2024, 1:37:49 PM](https://ladder17.com/on-purpose-blog/author/megan-thomas)

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