Strategy5 min · Updated Mar 2026
    ICP

    Ideal Customer Profile

    The customer you want — defined precisely.

    In plain English

    A detailed description of the company type most likely to become a high-value, long-retention customer. The foundation of any cross-border GTM.

    Why it matters now

    Market entry fails when 'everyone who might benefit' is the target. A sharp ICP cuts wasted ad spend and focuses sales energy on winnable accounts.

    How it shows up in practice

    1. 01

      Reverse-engineer your best 10 current customers.

    2. 02

      Define by firmographics, tech stack, trigger events — not just industry.

    3. 03

      Segment ICPs by region; a China ICP rarely matches an EU ICP.

    From vocabulary to strategy

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    We advise technology companies on applying these ideas to cross-border go-to-market — especially between China and Europe.

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