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How Do Startups Market B2B vs B2C Differently?

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This piece lays the B2B and B2C cases side by side so you can see that the axis of specificity is genuinely different: B2B narrows on who decides, what risk they carry, and how much proof they need, while B2C narrows on the individual moment and low-friction relevance. That contrast is exactly what a founder needs to pick the right kind of precise, rather than copying a template from the wrong side. Use it as a lens, not a rulebook.

• For B2B, specificity means mapping the buying committee: who decides, who signs off, and what proof unlocks trust.
• For B2C, specificity means nailing the individual or household moment and reducing friction, not documenting a firm.
• Six diagnostic questions help you choose an approach instead of defaulting to the wrong playbook.