Growth Strategies with Jonathan Mills Patrick

Growth Strategies with Jonathan Mills Patrick

GTM Lessons from the Capital One acquisition of Brex

CapOne lost the ICP battle, so it bought access to the ICP

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Jonathan Mills Patrick
Feb 04, 2026
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The TLDR

  • Solve for the ICP Identity Crisis: A successful acquisition requires more than just buying a customer list; it requires alignment on the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Bridging the gap between the acquirer and acquired ICP is the primary hurdl…

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