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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Moving Beyond Static Lists: Discovering Dynamic Leads with Real-Time Signals

LaCleo
Moving beyond static list

Most prospecting tools rely on static data. You log in, search by filters, and download a list of leads. But what happens when that list is already outdated? What if the company changed direction, the decision-maker moved, or your competitor already reached out weeks ago?

We built LaCleo to move beyond this outdated approach. Our platform uses real-time signals to keep your pipeline fresh and relevant.

The Problem with Static Lists

Traditional databases update monthly, quarterly, or even less frequently. This leads to several issues:

  • Contacts are no longer in the same roles
  • Companies have pivoted, raised funds, or been acquired
  • Your messaging becomes irrelevant by the time you reach out

By the time you act, the opportunity is often gone.

What Are Real-Time Signals?

Real-time signals are dynamic events or activities that suggest a lead or company is entering a buying window. At LaCleo, we track a range of these signals:

  • Funding Announcements
  • New Hiring Trends
  • Tech Stack Adoption or Change
  • Job Role Changes
  • Geographic Expansion
  • Press Mentions

These indicators help teams spot who might be open to a new product or service—right now.

Why Timing Matters

A cold email to a random prospect may or may not land. But an email to a Head of Marketing who just joined a new company and is tasked with scaling demand generation? That’s far more likely to resonate.

LaCleo surfaces these types of situations automatically. Our AI recommends leads who are not only relevant but also likely to act.

Smarter Discovery with LaCleo

Instead of starting with a static list, LaCleo users start with intent. You define your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), and our platform:

  1. Identifies companies matching that profile
  2. Tracks for dynamic signals in those companies
  3. Recommends verified contacts when signals fire
  4. Keeps enriching and updating the pipeline in real time

You don’t have to rerun filters or export lists every week. The discovery engine works continuously in the background.

Who Benefits from Real-Time Lead Discovery

  • Sales Teams: Spend less time prospecting and more time closing.
  • Marketing Teams: Build campaigns around active buying signals.
  • RevOps: Get better forecasting and cleaner handoffs.

This improves targeting, conversion rates, and sales velocity.

Example Use Case

You want to target fintech startups in India who:

  • Raised Series A in the last 3 months
  • Are hiring for product or growth roles
  • Use AWS and have recently added HubSpot

LaCleo will find these companies, identify the relevant stakeholders, fetch their contacts, and suggest messaging—all tied to what’s happening right now.

Final Thoughts

Prospecting with stale data is like trying to catch a moving train with a paper map. LaCleo brings live updates and intelligent suggestions directly into your workflow.

We don’t believe in lists that sit in spreadsheets. We believe in pipelines that grow, adapt, and stay current. Real-time signals aren’t just a feature. They’re the new foundation for effective B2B selling.