I was born in the 80s in India!

My primary school tuition was just 15 Indian Rupees a month – that's only about $0.18 today. It's astonishing when I think about it now!

In fifth grade, I achieved something pretty remarkable. 

Out of 14,000 kids, I ranked 202 to enter a prestigious military boarding school, almost fully funded by the Indian government. That year, only 340 of us made the cut. 

The journey there was extraordinary – I took a bold step in fifth grade, leaving regular school to join a coaching center. For six months, I dedicated seven hours a day, solely focusing on taking that entrance exam.

My uncle, a retired military officer, was my hero. I was inspired to walk in his footsteps, aiming to join the military and attend the same boarding school he did. 

Spoiler Alert: My path took a different turn, and I didn't end up in the military.

Boarding school life from 1995 to 1999 was a unique experience. The main way we communicated with family was through handwritten letters sent via postal mail.

We eagerly awaited our turn at the school's only public phone booth every other month to hear our parents. It was a time in India when connectivity was a luxury, and mobile networks were merely a dream.

Then came the incredible Indian technological revolution! 

Suddenly, it seemed like everyone had a Nokia phone. 

This tech wave was a great equalizer – from street vendors to CEOs, mobile phones became a ubiquitous part of life. 

Between 2005 and 2017, India's mobile sector added a billion subscribers, laying the foundation for a digital leap. Today, two-thirds of India's internet traffic is mobile-driven. 

The absence of certain infrastructures didn't stop companies like InMobi from becoming the world's leading mobile analytics startup. 

Flipkart, a homegrown e-commerce giant, didn't rely on government policies or cheap capital to challenge Amazon – and succeeded, with Walmart acquiring a significant stake in it. 

Ola, an answer to Uber, didn't wait for labor law reforms to forge ahead.

This new digital economy isn't just about competing on cost. It's about innovation and breaking barriers. 

The world's top companies by market capitalization are all tech-driven, showing the immense power of the digital economy.

Witnessing these monumental changes in my lifetime fills me with optimism. I'm excited to see how technology will continue to shape our lives, proving that it truly is a leveler in society. 

The future is bright, and I can't wait to see what's next! 🌟🚀📱

Unveil the Magic of Audience Nurturing Loops 

The key to success in B2B marketing lies in staying relevant to your audience and staying connected. Let's explore how "Audience Nurturing Loops" is revolutionizing how businesses interact with their audiences.

You can think of Audience Nurturing Loops as a dynamic, ever-spinning wheel of content engagement. Creating these loops is your key to providing consistent value, nurturing relationships, and building trust with your audience.

Here are some creative ways to implement these loops:

🎙️ Podcasts: Turn every listener's moment into an opportunity for connection by creating engaging episodes that inform, entertain, and inspire.

📰 Newsletters: Select a collection of insights and trends, and deliver them to your audience's inbox like a regular catchup.

📱 Social Media: Create lively communities filled with content that keeps your audience informed and engaged.

📹 Video Series: Create episodic content that provides in-depth knowledge on topics relevant to your audience and enhances brand loyalty.

The Impact of Audience Nurturing Loops:

1. Ongoing Engagement: By maintaining these loops, your brand remains relevant even beyond active purchasing periods.

2. Trust Building: By regularly providing valuable content, you establish yourself as a dependable source of information.

3. Brand Recall: Your brand stays at the forefront of your audience's mind, becoming the first choice when they need solutions.

4. Focusing on the Audience: This approach prioritizes genuinely assisting your audience over direct sales, turning them into enthusiastic advocates for your brand.

The Future of B2B Marketing

Audience Nurturing Loops will become increasingly important as B2B marketing evolves. Imagine a world where advanced technology and analytics personalize content for every individual, making every interaction unique.

In B2B marketing, Audience Nurturing Loops is fundamental to effective nurturing. By consistently providing top-notch value, you're not only building relationships; you're establishing your brand as the preferred solution for your audience.

Take advantage of Audience Nurturing Loops in this new era of audience-focused content distribution, and watch your B2B marketing strategies flourish!

Interesting Thing That I Read This Week

Tweet That I Noticed This Week

Great post by Amish who is VC at FirstMark. A few points that really stood out for me -

👉 👉 Founders "protect" themselves by choosing whose capital they take (who they give fractional ownership) and which Board members they select in that process. If you don't want a Board, you bootstrap the business and not rely on external capital.

The board's role is to optimize for the Company, not for one's own interest, not for an Executive, not for a philosophy. 🔥🔥🔥

🌟🌟 Founders taking capital will by definition be constructing Boards. And if you are constructing Boards, you are getting opinions that lead to decisions. Make sure you are bringing the board members with the right experience.

What Do You Think?

This concludes this edition of Fresh Salmon.

I would like to hear what you thought of today's newsletter.

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Cheers,

Vivek

PS. I love you ❤️