Demystifying Unit Economics: A Deep Dive into Using UE as an Effective Tool
Visit LinkMina Mutafchieva explains how unit economics can serve as a diagnostic tool rather than just a reporting metric. She shows how to analyze customer cohorts, align spend with ROI, and avoid common pitfalls like cost-cutting without insight. Packed with real-world boardroom questions and frameworks.
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