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Episode 2 - Inside the GTM Loop: Create Demand, Don’t Chase It
https://thegtmloop.libsyn.com/episode-2-inside-the-gtm-loop-create-demand-dont-chase-it Angi and Holly get real about early pipeline. We cover how to define an ICP, why you need at least three buyer personas, and what it takes to reach a cold contact. Hint: plan for 8 to 12 touchpoints. We unpack channel preferences, why text can beat cold calls, and how to warm specific accounts with domain-targeted LinkedIn ads. Most of all, we show how sales and marketing share signals so
Holly Glowaty
Nov 121 min read


Episode 1: Inside the GTM Loop: How Growth Really Works 34:55
Welcome to The GTM Loop Podcast with Angi Milano and Holly Glowaty. https://thegtmloop.libsyn.com/inside-the-gtm-loop-how-growth-really-works We talk about go-to-market strategies that actually work. Real stories, honest lessons, and tactical conversations on how to sell it, keep it, and grow it. From why growth is a loop (not a funnel), to navigating bank sales cycles without losing your mind, to turning compliance into a sales accelerator, we share what we’ve learned in
Holly Glowaty
Nov 121 min read


7 Mistakes Fintech Startups Make with Partnership Go-to-Market (And How to Fix Them)
Partnership go-to-market strategies can make or break fintech startups. High-profile bank–fintech failures and fraud exposure underscore execution risk and the need for rigorous diligence and governance ( eMarketer ). Top-performing teams now tie GTM and partnerships to focused, measurable outcomes rather than logo counts ( ICONIQ 2025 ). The problem isn't that partnerships don't work: it's that fintech startups consistently make the same strategic mistakes when executing the
Holly Glowaty
Oct 226 min read


Fintech Partnership Ecosystems in 2025: Which Strategy Is Better for Your Startup?
The fintech partnership game has completely changed. What worked in 2022 isn't cutting it in 2025, and startups that don't adapt their ecosystem strategy are getting left behind. Here's the reality: 77% of fintech organizations are doubling down on internal development (Source: BCG/QED), while Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) partnerships face unprecedented regulatory scrutiny. Meanwhile, embedded finance is exploding: expected to hit $28.6 billion by 2029 in India alone (Source:
Holly Glowaty
Oct 165 min read


How to Build a High-Impact Fintech Go-to-Market Strategy in 90 Days (Without Burning Out Your Team)
Why 90 Days for Fintech GTM? A 90-day go-to-market (GTM) window is optimal for fintechs that need speed, clarity, and focused feedback. Fast-moving sectors, short runways, and evolving products demand GTM cycles that are tight but actionable. The 90-day approach creates focused urgency, avoids drawn-out roadmaps, and provides early actionable data to guide further moves. Perfection is deprioritized in favor of iterative market learning. Phase 1: Diagnose & Inventory (Days 1–7
Holly Glowaty
Oct 163 min read
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