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Original: North Star Framework Template & Activity Library

John Cutler
June 2, 2025
1 min read
Tool Review
Intermediate
Business Understanding
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North Star Framework Template & Activity Library

Summary

Establishing the core foundations for a successful go-to-market strategy, including defining the ideal customer profile, target market segments, and aligning the product's value proposition with the right sales and distribution channels.

Who This Is For

Product Managers
Consultants
Founders

Key Takeaways

  • Access 17 ready-to-use Miro templates for North Star framework workshops
  • Watch Loom videos explaining each activity and template
  • Copy and customize proven workshop activities used at Amplitude
  • Get links to supporting articles and long-form educational content

Tools & Technologies

Miro Loom North Star Framework

Topics Covered

go-to-market go-to-market-strategy ideal-customer-profile target-segments value-channel-fit

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Topics

go-to-market go-to-market-strategy ideal-customer-profile target-segments value-channel-fit