

by Jumpstart
Build a Sales Engine, Not Just Activity.
This event is for founders who….
🚫 Want to step back from running every sales demo themselves🤔Are wondering why expensive BDRs still can’t book in meetings🏗️ Are building their GTM team from scratch and fear the costs of hiring mistakes.🧠 Need a "GTM strategic thinker" to build the playbook, rather than just a sales caller
Most early-stage founders make the same mistake: they’re drowning in sales calls, so they hire a BDR to scale outreach . But if you don’t have a stable playbook or a locked-in ICP, a BDR just gives you all action and no learning ⚠️ .
Join Kabir Bali (Co-Founder of Jumpstart) and Maya Mehan (GTM Lead at Tunic Pay) as they break down the Commercial Associate role - the hybrid hire that sits between a generalist and a salesperson to turn commercial chaos into a repeatable engine .
All attendees will also receive:
Our BDR vs Commercial Associate Guide, based on 100+ hiresExample Job Description templates to help you get started fast
Making recruitment not sh*t. Having helped 1,000+ startups hire from a pre-vetted candidate pool, Jumpstart is the expert in startup hiring across Sales, Founder’s Associates, Marketing & Ops. 🚀
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Why Your First Sales Shouldn't be a BDR is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at a venue to be announced. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot.
Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
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