Let’s get everyone clear on your differentiation.

We’ll help you define the unique Point of View that differentiates your product, sharpens your messaging and resonates with prospects — all in 3 sessions.

100+ recommendations on Linkedin

Trusted Partner to B2B Founders and Investors

The problem

Your messaging, pitch and POV sound like your competitors, and your pipeline is flattening

You struggle to understand your differentiation and POV, causing confusion
You’ve done ‘positioning’ work, but still aren’t clear on your differentiation
You know you won't scale unless you clarify your message
OUR POV

Your most powerful differentiation is not your product, it’s your point of view.

Your most powerful differentiation is not your product, it’s your point of view.

Having a unique perspective connects what you do to what prospects care about.

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It’s your sales hook that sparks meaningful conversations and reframes problems.

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It’s how you stand out in markets where value messages converge.

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It’s what positions you as experts / thought leaders, not salespeople.

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OUR solution

Three sessions. Three weeks.One lean canvas.

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We’ll help uncover your differentiating POV and align your sales and marketing around it — in just 3 sessions.

step 1
Uncover your ingredients for differentiation

Our first workshop helps (re)define your customers’ use cases, market’s competitive forces and company’s best levers for difference.

step 2
Identify your unique point of view

We present back options for your unique POV and differentiation strategy, helping to quickly decide on your winning positioning.

step 3
Make it tangible for sales and marketing

We approve the canvas, flowing your positioning into marketing messaging and sales narrative. Then we help brief it into your team.

Our team

From two experts who know your pain

From two experts who know your pain

two experts

Edwin Abl

Fractional Operating Partner & GTM Advisor

I work on your business (not in it) to scale outputs (not activities). I bring the value and experience of operating as a Fractional Operating Partner for VCs to guide you to understand what works, what doesn't and WHY.

To learn more about my style and thinking, explore my blog, subscribe to my Scale Smarter Digest or read my 100+ recommendations on Linkedin.

I work on your business (not in it) to scale outputs (not activities). I bring the value and experience of operating as a Fractional Operating Partner for VCs to guide you to understand what works, what doesn't and WHY.

To learn more about my style and thinking, explore my blog, subscribe to my Scale Smarter Digest or read my 100+ recommendations on Linkedin.

Nick Gardner

Brand & GTM for Starters & Scalers

testimonials

What people say about us

100+ Recommendations from Clients, Peers, CEO’s, VC’s; People Coached, Mentored & Managed

Latané Conant

Chief Revenue Officer at 6Sense

Edwin worked at Appirio for 4+ years and was critical to building the Appirio European business from the ground up. Edwin drove results and built an incredible team. He hired amazing talent and groomed them to be their best. He had a positive impact on our business, careers, and lives. Ultimately this is the mark of great leadership.

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Chris Barbin

Founder & Former CEO at Appirio

Edwin is one of the best out there when it comes to advisory related to go to market / marketing in the enterprise SaaS world — both software and services.

2/12

Mike Reid

Founder & Senior Partner, Frog Capital

When it comes to B2B SaaS marketing, Ed hits the sweet-spot. Clear, methodical, well thought through guidance to what can be a complex area. 
Ed would be a great part for most scale-up (if you can get into his diary).

3/12

Martin Brown

Non-Executive Director

Ed is encyclopaedic when it comes to the latest go-to-market strategies for B2B SaaS businesses. For me, he is a go-to reference point on all things marketing. With his broad view and deep experience, Ed is able to distill complex concepts down to actionable insights. Ed is a pleasure to work with, generous with his time and his network. He has made a real difference to businesses I am involved with. I always learn something new talking to him.

4/12

Guy Battle

CEO Social Value Portal

We engaged Ed to carry out a full Marketing and Sales due diligence. He not only provided us with a honest and frank review of how we are working, but also some fantastic insights and recommendations that have now been embraced by the team.

5/12

Sam Hussain

CEO at Log my Care

Edwin has been hugely helpful while supporting us with our marketing plans. He brings a wealth of direct B2B SaaS experience, theory and content that is otherwise very rare in one package. He is also an absolute pleasure to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending him as a trusted advisor.

6/12

Adam Said, CFA

B2B Software Investor at Octopus Ventures

It was great working with Edwin on a recent pre-investment DD project. Edwin's holistic understanding of the entire commercial function for a B2B SaaS organization made him a compelling fit for this particular project, whereby the quality of his report and recommendations were of high value to us in tailoring post-investment action plans.

7/12

Oliver Jupp

B2B Software Investor at Octopus Ventures

Edwin was a pleasure to work with and gave excellent go-to-market strategy insights during the due diligence of a B2B SaaS investment we made at Octopus Ventures.

8/12

Paul Coggins

CEO at Adludio

Edwin is a first class marketeer. While engaged with Adludio he was able to distill complex marketing needs and requirements with a clarity of thought and messaging that was invaluable to the business. His network was also accessed to help us accelerate the team building that was greatly needed.

9/12

Alex Gwyther

Venture Capital Investor at Mercia Asset

Edwin has been a delight to work with and exceptionally valuable to the work we do with young companies. He has helped struggling companies to turnaround their challenged marketing strategy, as well as support growing companies to further refine their value proposition.

10/12

Matthew Elson

CEO at EVOTIX 
— exited for $150m

I had the honour to work with Ed during his time at Gett as an advisor and Interim CMO.

11/12

Pete Crosby

Executive Coach, Advisor 
& Co-Founder at Revelesco

Ed is a first class marketing strategist who is highly regarded by everyone he works with. He is expert in ideation, design & execution of first class B2B SaaS. Highly recommended.

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pricing
For $10,000 you get

Three online sessions (90min + 90min + 60min)

Strategic Category Battle Plan

The differentiation-driven “Lean POV” Canvas

Your custom sales message Blueprint

30min go-to-market consultation

6-month Health Check

Our Satisfaction Guarantee

We will never sign off on a tool that is not practical and useable (unlike many brand/positioning decks). Your output will be simple, on purpose. We know getting to simple is harder than being complicated.

While we do not offer money-back guarantees, we will always work with you to improve the final output and ensure we deliver on our original promise. Any design or development work that extends beyond this scope will incur additional costs.

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