Micro-Roundtable
Host invite-only roundtable discussions with 5-10 solution-aware execs to test if intimate peer conversations yield follow-up meetings and justify the format.
npx gtm-skills add marketing/solution-aware/micro-roundtablesOutcome
≥ 6 attendees and ≥ 2 follow-up meetings booked within 2 weeks
Leading Indicators
- RSVP rate
- Show rate
- Meeting conversion rate
Instructions
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Run the
icp-definitiondrill to define who should attend. Add seniority filter (VP+/Director+/Founder) and peer compatibility (same company stage and size). -
Choose a discussion topic that is peer-relevant, non-promotional, and opinionated. Write 3 discussion questions.
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Build a guest list of 15-20 targets from Attio, LinkedIn, and your network. Log each in Attio with tag 'roundtable-smoke-invited'.
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Run the
roundtable-pipelinedrill. Send personal invitations from the host's email in two waves (Day -21 and Day -14). Include format description, topic, and reply-to-RSVP CTA. -
Send confirmed attendees the attendee list and discussion questions 3 days before. Send a 1-hour reminder on event day.
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Host facilitates the roundtable live (45-60 min). Open with 'off the record, no pitches' frame. Connect Fireflies.ai for transcription if available.
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Within 4 hours, send personal follow-up to each attendee referencing something specific they said. For pain-point expressors, include Cal.com meeting link.
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Run the
threshold-enginedrill after 2 weeks. PASS: >= 6 attendees AND >= 2 meetings. FAIL: iterate on topic, guest profile, or invitation copy.
Recommendations
Time
4 hours over 1 week
Play-specific cost
Zoom free tier or Google Meet: Free; Cal.com (scheduling): Free; Fireflies.ai (transcription, optional): Free tier