The Growth Lab

Experiments in engineering growth. Building and testing systems that identify, connect with, and convert the audience.

Context Engineering for Marketers: Beyond Prompting

Context engineering designs the information environment AI reasons within. For marketers, it separates occasional brilliance from reliable output at scale.

Mar 2, 2026 · 9 min read

How to Be an AI-Native Marketer

The skills, mindset shifts, and daily habits that separate AI-native marketers from marketers who use AI tools. A practical guide for individual practitioners.

Mar 1, 2026 · 10 min read

The Half-Baked Discipline: What GTM Engineering Should Claim Next

Four unclaimed territories that turn GTM engineering from a toolbox into a strategic function. Explore audience analysis, competitive intelligence, positioning validation, and signal-to-strategy feedback loops.

Feb 21, 2026 · 6 min read

GTM Engineering Has a Scope Problem

The discipline claimed the tools. It forgot to claim the strategy. Why GTM engineering needs to expand its strategic boundaries.

Feb 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Architecting the Signal Layer: Why GTM Engines Fail at Context

Intent data is a commodity. Every competitor has the same feeds, the same technographics, the same news alerts. The moat isn't finding the signal anymore. It's what you do with it. Here's how to build a GTM engine that reasons, not just reacts.

Feb 19, 2026 · 9 min read

How I Built an ICP Scoring Engine for Supply Chain Risk

Most GTM teams target accounts by industry and revenue. When you're selling a risk product to mid-market manufacturers, that misses the point. I built a scoring engine that factors in disruption exposure, financial vulnerability, and buying readiness to turn 5,000 accounts into 200 worth calling.

Feb 18, 2026 · 11 min read

OTA Market Analysis: What Income Statements Reveal About Competitive Strategy

Data-driven analysis of the online travel agency (OTA) market using financial data to understand competitive positioning, operational efficiency & marketing ROI

Aug 24, 2025 · 3 min read

How I Built an NLP + XGBoost Pipeline for Market Forecasting

Demonstrates how to integrate NLP preprocessing and feature engineering with XGBoost to forecast market movements using financial news data.

Aug 7, 2025 · 5 min read

Discrete Choice Modeling for CPG Line Extensions

Discrete Choice Modeling for CPG Line Extensions using Synthetic Data

Aug 3, 2025 · 9 min read

Analyzing the Brand Marketing Conversation on LinkedIn with Python and Natural Language Processing

LinkedIn is one of the most valuable sources of real-time industry discussion, but keeping track of high-value conversations is difficult. This post explores leveraging Python and NLP to analyze brand marketing conversations at scale.

Mar 10, 2025 · 12 min read

B2B Brand Management: Fueling Growth through Empathy, Storytelling, and Customer Relationships

In B2B industries, the significance of brand management is paramount. A strong brand can deepen customer relationships, improve return on marketing investment, and augment customer lifetime value.

Oct 27, 2024 · 15 min read

Growth Marketing: A Deep Dive into AARRR, RACE, and Growth Loops

Growth marketing is a holistic approach that focuses not just on acquisition but on nurturing the entire customer journey. Understand the key frameworks: AARRR, RACE, and Growth Loops.

Oct 20, 2024 · 15 min read

Marketing Mix Modeling: A Comprehensive Guide for Marketing Leaders

Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) has emerged as a cornerstone for businesses striving to understand the impact of their marketing efforts. Learn how it provides data-driven insights to help allocate resources effectively.

Oct 19, 2024 · 18 min read

The Adaptive Experience Matrix (AEM) – Updating Brand Touchpoint Strategies for an Immersive World

Traditional touchpoint strategies tend to fall short in addressing the dynamic nature of today’s consumer journeys. The Adaptive Experience Matrix (AEM) offers a next-generation framework to help you analyze touchpoints and build an iterative process.

Aug 28, 2024 · 4 min read

Mastering Brand Touchpoints: A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Customer Engagement and Loyalty

Brand touchpoints are quietly reemerging as pivotal elements in shaping customer experiences and driving engagement. This guide aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to master them.

Aug 28, 2024 · 15 min read