Let's Revive Your Slow Startup

The slowdown often happens with growth, but it isn't inevitable.

Startups thrive on speed. The best of them move fast, adapt quickly, and outmaneuver big incumbents burdened with bureaucracy.

But if you’ve spent time inside a startup that’s starting to scale, you may have seen what typically starts to happen with growth: decisions become more drawn out, execution grows sluggish, and there’s a creeping sense that things aren’t as nimble as they used to be.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: many startups slow themselves down as they grow. It takes intention to counteract this trend, but it can be done. It just requires leaders who are intent on eliminating bottlenecks and retaining a spirit of entrepreneurialism even as the organization gets bigger and more complex.

The Common Culprits Behind Startup Slowdowns

Here are some of the biggest ways startup slowdowns manifest themselves:

Unclear Decision Rights

In the early days of a startup, decisions happen informally. A few passionate people in a room decide, and things move forward. But as teams grow, inform…