When analyzing a startup's go-to-market (GTM) plans, it is important to understand how they have analyzed distribution channels and estimated customer acquisition costs (CAC).
Founders should have a viable strategy for reaching and securing customers rapidly and profitably, and it is important to ask about their choice of channels and experiments to validate CAC assumptions.
The sequencing of experiments from customer value proposition to GTM to profit formula may vary, but founders should demonstrate strategic thinking and adaptability in their test selection.
Understanding metrics like CAC, churn rate, and customer lifetime value (LTV) is crucial, and investors should ask insightful questions about their implications and plans for improvement.