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# Quora Profile & Credentials **YOUR NAME:** Sarah Chen **PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:** - Former CMO at 2 B2B SaaS startups (both acquired) - 12 years in marketing, from IC to executive - Managed $50M+ in marketing spend - Built teams from 0 to 25 people - Angel investor in 8 startups **TOPICS YOU ANSWER:** - Marketing strategy - Startup growth - B2B SaaS - Career advice - Leadership **GOAL:** Build authority, drive traffic to newsletter, establish thought leadership --- ## PROFILE CREDENTIAL (Short Bio) This appears under your name on every answer. 80 characters shown prominently. ### Version 1: Role + Achievement ``` Former CMO | Built marketing teams at 2 acquired startups | $50M+ in spend managed ``` **Character Count:** 81 ### Version 2: Expertise + Proof ``` 12 years in B2B marketing | Former CMO | Angel investor in 8 startups ``` **Character Count:** 70 ### Version 3: Outcome-Focused ``` Helped 2 startups grow from $0 to acquisition | Now advising founders on marketing ``` **Character Count:** 82 ### Version 4: Authority + Niche ``` B2B SaaS marketing expert | Former CMO | Writing about what actually works ``` **Character Count:** 74 **Recommended:** Version 1 (specific numbers + clear role) --- ## FULL BIO (Profile Description) ### Version 1: Story + Credibility ``` I spent 12 years in B2B marketing, working my way from marketing coordinator to CMO at two startups—both of which were acquired. Along the way, I: • Managed over $50M in marketing spend • Built marketing teams from zero to 25 people • Learned what actually drives growth (and what is a waste of money) • Made expensive mistakes I now help others avoid Today, I angel invest in early-stage startups and advise founders on marketing strategy. I answer questions on Quora because I remember how hard it was to find honest, practical marketing advice when I was starting out. I write about: → Marketing strategy for startups → Building and scaling marketing teams → B2B SaaS growth → Career advice for marketers → Leadership lessons (learned the hard way) No fluff, no theory—just what I have seen work in the real world. Find more of my writing at [newsletter link]. ``` **Word Count:** 156 **Why This Bio Works:** - **Story arc** (coordinator → CMO → advisor) - **Specific proof points** ($50M, 25 people, 2 acquisitions) - **Vulnerability** (expensive mistakes) - **Clear topics** listed for discoverability - **Value proposition** (honest, practical advice) - **CTA** to newsletter --- ### Version 2: Concise + Professional ``` Former CMO at two B2B SaaS startups (both acquired). 12 years in marketing, from IC to executive. Now angel investing and advising early-stage founders. I managed $50M+ in marketing spend and built teams from scratch. I answer questions about marketing strategy, startup growth, and building a career in marketing. My answers are based on what I have actually done—not theory. I share the wins and the expensive mistakes. More at thestrategysnack.substack.com ``` **Word Count:** 75 **Why This Works:** - **Gets to point quickly** - **Key credentials upfront** - **Clear expertise areas** - **Differentiator** (real experience, not theory) - **Link included** --- ## TOPIC CREDENTIALS Quora allows different credentials for different topics. This is powerful—use it. ### Marketing & Advertising ``` Former CMO | $50M+ in marketing spend managed | Built teams at 2 acquired startups ``` **Character Count:** 80 ### Startups ``` Former CMO at 2 acquired startups | Angel investor in 8 companies | Advisor to founders ``` **Character Count:** 88 ### B2B SaaS ``` 12 years in B2B SaaS marketing | Former CMO | Scaled 2 companies from seed to acquisition ``` **Character Count:** 91 ### Career Advice ``` Went from marketing coordinator to CMO in 10 years | Now mentoring the next generation ``` **Character Count:** 85 ### Leadership & Management ``` Built and led marketing teams of 25+ | Former CMO | Learning leadership the hard way since 2012 ``` **Character Count:** 95 ### Entrepreneurship ``` Angel investor in 8 startups | Former CMO at 2 exits | Helping founders avoid my mistakes ``` **Character Count:** 89 --- ## CREDENTIAL FORMULAS ### Formula 1: Role + Number + Outcome ``` [Role] | [Impressive number] | [Outcome achieved] ``` **Example:** Former CMO | $50M+ managed | 2 successful exits ### Formula 2: Experience + Expertise + Proof ``` [Years] in [field] | [Current/notable role] | [Proof point] ``` **Example:** 12 years in B2B marketing | Former CMO | Built teams from 0 to 25 ### Formula 3: What You Did + For Whom ``` [Achievement] at [Notable companies/context] | Now [current activity] ``` **Example:** Scaled marketing at 2 acquired startups | Now advising founders ### Formula 4: Expertise + Differentiator ``` [Field] expert | [Unique angle or approach] ``` **Example:** B2B growth expert | Sharing what actually works, not theory ### Formula 5: Question-Answerer ``` [Background] | Answering questions about [topic] since [year] ``` **Example:** Former startup CMO | Answering marketing questions since 2018 --- ## EMPLOYMENT CREDENTIALS Add employment history for verification and authority. ### Format: ``` Company Name Role/Title Year - Year (or Present) Optional: One-line description ``` ### Examples: ``` TechStart Inc. (Acquired 2022) Chief Marketing Officer 2019 - 2022 Built marketing team from 2 to 15, scaled revenue 5x GrowthCo VP of Marketing 2016 - 2019 Led demand generation and brand for Series B SaaS company StartupXYZ (Acquired 2018) Director of Marketing 2014 - 2016 First marketing hire, built foundation for growth ``` --- ## EDUCATION CREDENTIALS ### Format: ``` Degree, Field of Study Institution Name Year (optional) ``` ### Examples: ``` MBA, Marketing Northwestern Kellogg School of Management 2014 BS, Business Administration University of California, Berkeley 2008 ``` **Note:** Education is less important than experience on Quora, but adds credibility for certain topics. --- ## KNOWS ABOUT (Topics) Select topics you genuinely have expertise in. These appear on your profile and help with discoverability. ### Recommended Topics for Marketing Expert: ``` • Marketing Strategy • Digital Marketing • B2B Marketing • Content Marketing • Startup Marketing • Growth Hacking • Marketing Careers • Startups • Entrepreneurship • Leadership • Management • Career Advice ``` **Strategy:** Start with 5-10 core topics. Add more as you establish expertise. --- ## PROFILE PHOTO GUIDELINES | Do | Do Not | |----|--------| | Professional headshot | Blurry or low-quality image | | Face clearly visible | Group photos | | Neutral or simple background | Busy backgrounds | | Appropriate attire for your field | Unprofessional attire | | Friendly, approachable expression | No expression or intimidating | | Recent photo (within 2-3 years) | Outdated photos | --- ## CREDENTIAL MISTAKES TO AVOID | Mistake | Why It Hurts | Do Instead | |---------|--------------|------------| | Empty credential | Zero authority, looks like spam | Add something relevant | | Too vague | No differentiation | Use specific numbers | | Bragging without proof | Sounds fake | Back claims with specifics | | Too long | Gets cut off | Keep under 90 characters | | Irrelevant to topic | Confuses readers | Use topic credentials | | Outdated information | Looks inactive | Update regularly | | No employment listed | Less trustworthy | Add work history | | Using credentials you do not have | Can be reported | Be honest | --- ## CREDENTIAL EXAMPLES BY PROFESSION ### Software Engineer: ``` • 15 years building software | Staff Engineer at Google | Open source contributor • Former Amazon engineer | Built systems handling 1M+ requests/second • Full-stack developer | Shipped products used by 10M+ users ``` ### Doctor/Healthcare: ``` • MD, Internal Medicine | 20 years clinical practice | Medical school faculty • Board-certified cardiologist | Published researcher | Patient advocate • Registered nurse, 15 years | Specialized in critical care | Healthcare educator ``` ### Finance/Business: ``` • CPA with 20 years experience | Former Big 4 | Small business advisor • Investment banker turned CFO | $2B+ in deals closed | Finance educator • Former hedge fund analyst | Now teaching personal finance ``` ### Writer/Creator: ``` • Published author, 3 books | Writing about creativity since 2010 • Journalist, 15 years | Former New York Times | Now independent • Content creator | 500K+ followers | Teaching others to build audiences ``` ### Consultant/Coach: ``` • Executive coach | Worked with 200+ leaders | Former Fortune 500 exec • Management consultant | McKinsey alum | Helping startups scale • Career coach | Helped 1,000+ professionals find jobs they love ``` ### Academic/Researcher: ``` • PhD in Psychology | Professor at Stanford | Researching human behavior • Economist | Former Federal Reserve | Making economics accessible • Data scientist | 10 years in ML | Published researcher ``` --- ## BUILDING AUTHORITY OVER TIME ### Month 1: Foundation ``` - Complete profile fully - Add employment and education - Set up 3-5 topic credentials - Answer 10-20 questions in your expertise - Focus on quality over quantity ``` ### Month 2-3: Consistency ``` - Answer 3-5 questions per week - Engage with comments on your answers - Follow topics and other experts - Update credentials as you get more upvotes ``` ### Month 4-6: Growth ``` - You should have some answers with 1K+ views - Add more topic credentials as you expand - Start including links to your content (sparingly) - Consider Quora Spaces ``` ### Ongoing: ``` - Update bio with new achievements - Refresh credentials quarterly - Add new topics as expertise grows - Reference your best answers in new answers ``` --- ## PROFILE OPTIMIZATION CHECKLIST ### Essential: - [ ] Profile photo uploaded (professional) - [ ] Main credential written (under 90 chars) - [ ] Full bio complete - [ ] At least one employment entry - [ ] Topics selected (5-10 minimum) - [ ] Topic credentials set for main topics ### Recommended: - [ ] Education added (if relevant) - [ ] Links to website/social (where allowed) - [ ] Credential includes specific numbers - [ ] Bio includes what topics you answer - [ ] Employment includes brief descriptions ### Advanced: - [ ] Different credential for each major topic - [ ] Bio updated with notable answers - [ ] Spaces joined or created - [ ] Quora Partner Program considered --- ## FINAL CREDENTIAL CHECKLIST Before publishing credentials, verify: - [ ] Under 90 characters (ideally under 80) - [ ] Includes specific number or achievement - [ ] Relevant to topics you answer - [ ] Honest and verifiable - [ ] Sounds authoritative but not arrogant - [ ] Differentiates you from others - [ ] Would make YOU click to read the answer
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