How Shared Metrics Enabled Scaling

Benjamin Friedman
November 12, 2024

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Unlocking Growth: Accountability and Collaboration

"Focus on being productive instead of busy." – Tim Ferris

The startup journey is a bumpy one.

After guiding multiple mergers and acquisitions, I’ve gained some practical insights that lead to saved time and costs—and growing a business.

Today is the last in our this series of four posts that look at startup journeys and key learnings from working with successful founders

The founder of an international company oversaw impressive growth, with annual revenue soaring from $5M to $30M in just three years. However, he recognized a looming threat as customers faced pressure to adopt cheaper solutions. Meanwhile, he was constantly pulled into day-to-day decisions, leaving little time for strategic planning.

By adopting shared metrics, the founder could rely on better-informed directors to handle more responsibilities, allowing the company to scale and grow effectively.

Read this week’s issue on how we did it.

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Expert Tips for Startups
Quick, valuable insights from accomplished founders

Dog-Sharing Dreams: Determination Transformed Vision into Reality

Sharing my dog with two families showed me the benefits for everyone involved and inspired a business idea around dog sharing.

The main challenges so far have been finding a technical co-founder and keeping the business very lean while moonlighting. After 3.5 years, the startup isn't generating revenue yet. This path isn't for everyone. However, I'm building a company that aligns with my values, helps others, and should be profitable soon.

Jeanette Eng is the Founder of Social Paws, a social marketplace connecting dog-owners and non-owners. You can find the app here. The full article appears HERE.

How We Can Help

Over 90% of startups fail.

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