This is one of the realest takes on startup dynamics. Everyone wants to "act like a founder" until they realize founders don’t share power, they consolidate it. Harvard’s 65% startup failure rate due to internal conflicts should be a wake-up call. Thanks for another great piece, Martin.
It's always intriguing to read when an author starts from a historical perspective and tries to apply that perspective, idea, concept, "framework" in the interpretation of something, obviously with due flexibility. I don't read about startups very often except thanks to Substack, so this issue stood out even more to me. Thanks Martin for sharing it!
Really appreciate that Riccardo! I love pulling in historical perspectives as so many patterns repeat, just in new contexts. Glad this one stood out to you. Thanks for reading!
Well said…total BS
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Explain?
I fully agree that your take on it being inspiring and noble was total bs.
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This is one of the realest takes on startup dynamics. Everyone wants to "act like a founder" until they realize founders don’t share power, they consolidate it. Harvard’s 65% startup failure rate due to internal conflicts should be a wake-up call. Thanks for another great piece, Martin.
Glad you liked it! I wasn’t sure if people would get it since it’s something you really have to experience, right?
That’s a good one Martin. It really resonated with me and my experience, never thought of it that way but in the end it’s exactly this.
Well written—love it!
Thanks, Andreas! Glad it resonated as sometimes a shift in perspective makes all the difference. Appreciate you reading!
It's always intriguing to read when an author starts from a historical perspective and tries to apply that perspective, idea, concept, "framework" in the interpretation of something, obviously with due flexibility. I don't read about startups very often except thanks to Substack, so this issue stood out even more to me. Thanks Martin for sharing it!
Really appreciate that Riccardo! I love pulling in historical perspectives as so many patterns repeat, just in new contexts. Glad this one stood out to you. Thanks for reading!