Creating Trends, with Anne-Carole Cöen (Kolet)
How Strong Branding and Marketing Drive Startup Growth and Global Scale
Strong branding aligns product, culture, and storytelling to create differentiation, accelerate growth, attract talent, and enable international scale by clarifying positioning, timing marketing investment, and building trust across markets globally.
Branding as a Growth and Differentiation Engine
Strong branding goes beyond visuals or slogans. It defines a startup’s positioning, value proposition, and narrative, helping companies stand out in crowded markets and create lasting customer preference.
Marketing Timing: Investing at the Right Stage
Effective startups know when to invest in marketing and advertising. Early clarity on brand foundations enables faster execution later, while scaling marketing efforts at the right moment fuels sustainable hypergrowth.
Creativity and Trend Creation in Competitive Markets
High-impact brands don’t follow trends—they create them. Continuous creativity, experimentation, and the ability to reinvent messaging allow startups to stay relevant and unexpected as markets evolve.
Recruiting and Scaling Through Brand Strength
A strong employer brand attracts top talent and supports rapid team growth. Clear values and storytelling help align teams during hypergrowth and reinforce culture as the organization scales.
Building an International Brand from Day One
Sustainable branding is driven by strong leadership. Balancing performance, creativity, and personal well-being allows founders and executives to build brands that endure and grow over time.









