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Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech’s most innovative B2B founders. In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Fabricio Miranda, CEO & Co-Founder of Flieber, an inventory management platform that has raised over $19 Million in funding.

Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:

  • Transition from Service-Led to Product-Led Growth: Flieber’s initial sales-led approach, heavily reliant on human operation, proved inefficient. A pivotal shift to a product-led growth strategy, with a self-serve platform, significantly improved scalability and product quality.
  • Identifying the Ideal ICP: Through trial and error, Fabricio identified the sweet spot for Flieber’s target market—e-commerce brands with $2 to $50 million in revenue, where inventory issues are significant, but legacy systems do not yet complicate integrations.
  • Content as a Growth Engine: Fabricio emphasizes the importance of inbound marketing through high-quality, non-salesy content that educates the market on inventory planning, positioning Flieber as a thought leader rather than just a product.
  • Challenges of Fundraising: Although Flieber’s fundraising was relatively easy, Fabricio reflects on the downsides of raising too much capital too early, which led to over-expansion and a loss of agility.
  • Vision for the Future: Fabricio envisions a future where Excel spreadsheets are no longer the standard for inventory management, advocating for the broader adoption of specialized inventory planning platforms like Flieber.
  • Building a Partnerships Strategy: Moving forward, Fabricio is focused on building strong partnerships, particularly with agencies that can introduce and integrate Flieber’s platform with their clients, expanding the platform’s reach.

 

Actionable
Takeaways

Pivot with Purpose:

Don’t be afraid to pivot your business model when the original approach proves inefficient. Transitioning from a service-led to a product-led model can drive scalability and improve product quality.

Focus on the Right ICP:

Identifying the ideal customer profile is crucial. Target companies at a stage where your solution is essential but not overly complicated by legacy systems.

Create Educational Content:

Focus on creating content that educates your market about industry best practices and challenges, positioning your product as the logical solution.

Raise Capital Cautiously:

While raising funds is critical, avoid the temptation to over-raise, which can lead to inefficiencies and a loss of focus. Scarcity can drive innovation and smarter decision-making.

Build Strategic Partnerships:

Developing a partnerships strategy, especially with agencies and other intermediaries, can amplify your product’s reach and create new growth opportunities.

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