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Vertical ICP rubric defaults (10 templates)

10 starter ICP rubrics for the most common B2B verticals — Modern Data Stack, FinTech, DevTools, MarTech, HRTech, etc. Each with pre-weighted dimensions and the 3 signals that map best to that vertical's buying patterns.

01The play

Summary
10 starter ICP rubrics for the most common B2B verticals — Modern Data Stack, FinTech, DevTools, MarTech, HRTech, etc. Each with pre-weighted dimensions and the 3 signals that map best to that vertical's buying patterns.
Timing window
First 30 days of building an ICP rubric
Target persona
RevOpsHeads of SalesFounders in a recognized vertical
Success metric
Vertical-default rubric produces a top-20 list the sales team accepts without modification.

02Expected outcome

Outcome: Starter rubrics get teams 80% of the way to a usable scorecard in 30 minutes instead of 90.

Success metric: Vertical-default rubric produces a top-20 list the sales team accepts without modification.

03Anti-patterns · do not run this when

  • Do not adopt a vertical default without verifying it matches your closed-won
  • Do not assume your vertical is the same as your competitors' — markets fragment
  • Do not skip the customization pass — defaults are starting points
Playbook entry · ships as-of {date('M Y')}. Operator-written, no theory inflation. If you've run this play and the numbers don't match yours — or the rhythm needs a tweak — write to [email protected] and we'll revise.
Signal-anchored outbound, no theater

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