Growing startups eventually become these gangly, awkward and anxious entities- feeling more like an eighth grade dance on constant repeat than the next big innovative company. Things don't fit like they used to, everything is changing so fast and self-confidence is in the ditch. Sound familiar?
In this episode, we talk about recognizing that phase of your startup's lifecycle, what that means for founders and how the organization is being forced to grow up and push through the clumsy adolescence of startup puberty.
I'm really glad I didn't wear Hammer Pants to my 8th grade dance like some of the other kids. Still feels affirming 35 years later...