Startups don't need to go viral to win customers
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Engine founder Elia Wallen said his travel booking startup reached $150 million in bookings before outside funding without a social media strategy, relying on events and phone sales. Gamma's Grant Lee and GV's Crystal Huang also spoke on retaining customers through targeted creator marketing and usage data.
Source: Startups don't need to go viral to win customers — TechCrunch
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Oct 24, 2026.
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