Notes from the Helix team

Field notes.

Practical notes on AI GTM operations, audits, signals, and content systems. We run Helix on Helix first - what works ends up here.

LatestMay 2, 20265 min readJustin Henriksen

AI Implementation Failure Starts With Data. SMBs Have a Hidden Advantage.

Forbes Councils reports that data foundation problems kill most enterprise AI GTM deployments before launch. SMBs can fix this faster. Here's how.

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May 2, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Build an AI GTM Strategy From Scratch

A practical framework for SMBs to implement GTM AI that handles repetitive work so your team can focus on relationships.

May 2, 20263 min readJustin Henriksen

Live GTM Analysis Catches Slippage Early

Stop waiting for end-of-quarter post-mortems. Live GTM analysis catches slippage early so you can fix messaging before the pipeline dries up.

May 1, 20263 min readJenna Maroney

Why Agentic Email Automation Outperforms Rules-Based Workflows

Static rules miss opportunities. Agentic email automation adapts in real time to what prospects actually do, not what you predicted they would do.

Apr 30, 20263 min readJustin Henriksen

When AI Runs Your Entire GTM Motion

Encode your operator rules into agents for an autonomous GTM motion. Let AI handle the pipeline volume while your people keep the closing and judgment.

Apr 30, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

The Agentic GTM Operating Model Explained

A practical framework where AI agents handle high-volume GTM execution while humans focus on exceptions and strategy. Here's how SMBs can structure their revenue teams around this model.

Apr 29, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Agentic AI Runs Your GTM Stack While You Sleep

Landbase shows how autonomous agents run campaigns 24/7. SMBs can now scale GTM without scaling headcount.

Apr 29, 20264 min readMatt Merrill

Actively AI Builds Revenue Intelligence Layer That Works Before Coffee

Actively's AI agents monitor signals, prioritize accounts, and draft outreach before you open your laptop. Here's what that means for SMB go-to-market teams.

Apr 28, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Five Pitfalls to Avoid With AI Agents in GTM

Demandbase recently outlined critical mistakes companies make with AI agents in GTM. Here is what SMB operators should actually watch for before deploying.

Apr 27, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Getting Started With Agentic AI GTM Strategy

A practical playbook for SMBs to build an agentic AI GTM strategy, starting with one workflow instead of a platform.

Apr 27, 20264 min readJustin Henriksen

Responsible AI Marketing Isn't Just Ethics. It's Risk Management.

Treating AI ethics as a philosophy exercise is a mistake. For SMBs, transparent and fair AI marketing operations are the only way to avoid costly privacy violations and customer churn.

Apr 26, 20265 min readJustin Henriksen

The AI GTM Engineer Role Your SMB Actually Needs

AI GTM Engineers don't just prompt models. They wire AI into your CRM, engagement tools, and analytics so your revenue stack actually runs itself.

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