Sales in Tech Startups

The cluster discusses the importance of sales skills in tech companies and startups, debates on what constitutes effective sales, and advice for engineers or non-salespeople entering sales roles.

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Sample Comments

ju-st Aug 10, 2016 View on HN

That's what Sales is about

loraa Dec 30, 2020 View on HN

Problem is sales. Realistically you need someone who can hustle.

tarr11 Apr 7, 2017 View on HN

That's not how (good) sales works.

genghisjahn Jan 24, 2026 View on HN

Anyone from a sales roll care to speak to this?

saas_sam Mar 22, 2022 View on HN

As a sales guy, you might want to learn a bit more about the value of sales. (It ain't the faces.)

tertius Jun 26, 2017 View on HN

Elaborate please. Those not educated in sales may benefit.

johnnyhillbilly Jan 17, 2017 View on HN

Sounds like you needed better sales people.

drefgert Aug 4, 2017 View on HN

Any salesman you asks this question doesn't understand sales.

pacarvalho Jun 21, 2022 View on HN

Sales has never been my forte so would appreciate feedback from more experienced people!

theGnuMe Oct 30, 2022 View on HN

You put these people into sales.