Common Patterns

The 7 Common DNA Contradictions

01
Freemium vs Team
Free users churn before teammates can join.
02
PLG vs Buyer
Users want it, but procurement kills the flow.
03
Seat-based vs Single
Pricing seats on a single-player product.
04
Usage vs Budget
Consumption model meets annual budgeting.
05
Category vs PLG
New category needs education, not self-serve.
06
Instant vs Org
One-click utility vs security review wall.
07
Data vs Migration
Value needs data, but migration is a moat.
System Debt
The compound friction of unresolved tension.
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