Cracking the Analyst Relations Code: How Startups Can Win with Industry Analysts

Mar 4, 6:00 – 7:00 PM (UTC)

Boston

For B2B tech startups, Industry Analysts (IAs) are a game-changer. Yet, 80% of startups miss out on this high-value opportunity due to lack of knowledge, misperceptions, or ineffective engagement strategies. Join Robin Schaffer (Schaffer AR) as she breaks down how startups can leverage analyst relations (AR) to accelerate market entry and secure growth.

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🚀 Breaking into competitive markets is tough. But what if there was a hidden shortcut?

For B2B tech startups, Industry Analysts (IAs) are a game-changer. Yet, 80% of startups miss out on this high-value opportunity due to lack of knowledge, misperceptions, or ineffective engagement strategies.

Join Robin Schaffer (Schaffer AR) as she breaks down how startups can leverage analyst relations (AR) to accelerate market entry, secure funding, and gain credibility with investors and customers. Most people think AR is an expensive investment, but it doesn’t take much budget or effort to dip your toe in the water— if you know the ropes.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Why 50% of B2B tech startups fail & how AR can boost survival rates
  • How to get on an industry analyst's radar (and stay there)
  • The difference between PR and Analyst Relations—and why startups get it wrong
  • A step-by-step guide to analyst engagement (without wasting time or money)

💼 Who Should Attend?

  • Startup founders & early-stage teams
  • B2B tech entrepreneurs looking to break into competitive markets
  • Investors, VCs, and accelerators wanting to de-risk investments
  • Marketing & PR professionals in the startup ecosystem

📘 Bonus: 

Attendees will receive a free downloadable chapter on "AR for Startups" from the book Analysts on Analyst Relations.

Speaker

  • Robin Schaffer

    University of Edinburgh Business School

    Research Analyst, Analyst Observatory

Host

  • Jason Kraus

    Prepare 4 VC

    Founder

Organizers

  • Jason Kraus

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Yevgeny Ioffe

    Mi-Si Electronics Design, Inc.

    Co-Director

  • Steve Vilkas

    Prepare 4 VC

    Community Builder

  • Christopher Dube

    Prepare 4 VC

    Community Builder

  • Shweta Agr

    Co-Director

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