THE RISE OF THE HYPERTAIL: HOW CUSTOM MARTECH IS REWRITING GTM

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Modern GTM is shifting from buying tools to creating custom internal systems that power growth. AI and low code now let teams build bespoke workflows and micro automations that sit beneath the visible stack and create differentiation that competitors cannot copy. This hypertail of custom logic is turning CMOs into system architects who must manage complexity, govern internal workflows, and decide where custom design drives advantage. Startups gain most by using fewer tools more deeply and extending them with purpose-built logic that improves activation and retention. The companies that win will focus on smart workflows and intentional AI rather than tool count.