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Have you ever wondered why some #startups scale brilliantly while others don’t? The answer has less to do with luck and more to do with strategy, execution, and agility. Here are a few key differentiators I’ve learned over the years: 1. Customer Centricity - The best startups put customers at the heart of everything. 2. Scalable Business Model - They build a business model that will scale with growing customer base. 3. Data-Driven Decision Making - They use data to guide their decisions, not just gut feelings. 4. Forward-Looking Leadership - They have leaders who can envision the future and plot a course towards it. It might sound simple but executing on these principals requires immense hard work, determination, and a clear vision. So go on, scale Brilliantly! #scalebrilliantly #cgo #insurtech #startup

Switching from "I" and "me" to "we" and "us" is a crucial shift in mindset for building a successful startup. Success hinges on a selfless, dedicated team. If your team isn't on the same page, you'll struggle to communicate your product to users and convey your vision to investors. #startup #enterpreneurship #team #leadership

Rapid Scaling Isn't Always Optimal ❌ Rapid growth can be alluring, but it often leads to unmanageable challenges that can jeopardize a company's stability. Zynga and 180s are prime examples of how unchecked expansion can lead to failure. Learn how these stories highlight the dangers of scaling too quickly. Rapid growth can strain resources, disrupt operations, and ultimately lead to failure. Remember: There’s no shame in taking a gradual, measured approach to growth. 📈 #scaling #rapidscaling #scaleups #startuptips #startupsuccess #Zynga #180s

Meet the team! Our senior leadership team has a huge amount of experience and insights to share so here's what you can expect to learn from each person. Get in touch with us for actionable advice and results driven strategies 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXPfWrCC Javan Bramhall | Claire Bramhall | Anika Shah | Tony Ilias #MarketingAgency #Startup #Scaleup #MadeinBrum #DigitalGlue

Elite teams all have one thing in common: Complete Alignment Aka Each team member is fully committed and aligned to achieving a set outcome. Teams like this - Hold each other accountable - Put in the work - Round out each other's strengths and weaknesses - Remained aligned exactly on what they need to achieve each day to get closer to their goal It sounds simple in theory, but it’s incredibly difficult to achieve. Especially as your company and team grow. It’s why smaller teams found in startups and SMBs have the opportunity to run laps around large competitors. As the trend toward leaner teams continues to grow, making sure each team member is aligned and locked in separates the winners from the rest of the pack. #startups #management #marketing

Incubating an innovative culture within a startup is no small feat. Our CEO, Biswajit Kundu Roy, spills the beans on our startup's ride in nurturing an innovation-centric culture. From instilling innovation as a core value to empowering team members to experiment fearlessly to learn from failures and implement novel ideas, we're committed to fostering creativity and growth. He emphasises - “I believe innovation needs to be encouraged top-down and hence during the founding of the company when defining our cultural values, we had adopted 'Innovation' as one of our core values.” As a company, we not only encourage innovation internally but engage with our customers and industry through thought leadership and sharing knowledge. #innovation #startup #coastr #creativity #growth #teamcoastr #leadership #values

Growing a startup is tough, especially when it comes to keeping the team in sync as more people join. Every new person means more effort in sharing what we're about, our main goals, and what we're doing. It gets complicated because it's not just about understanding the plan; it's about getting everyone to really buy into it, which gets tougher the bigger we get. Talking clearly and leading well are crucial to ensuring everyone is on the same page. Founders must make sure all team members feel included in the journey and are aware of what's happening. Have you found a good way to make sure everyone in your startup is on the same page? #Startups #TeamManagement #Leadership #GrowthStrategy

It's always great when the team gets together! 🚀 From strategy to product planning, it's great to spend some time co-located and talk about the exciting things to come! We even managed to squeeze in a competitive game of darts (see below)- feel free to guess the winner 🎯🏆 #planning #startup #strategy #team

Big News..... I have a new boss! Hugo! Having had a few busy years I am now back driving one clear business mission and doing what I love which is connecting talent to opportunity across the SME, startup & scale up space across UK, Ireland & France. The high growth SME world to me is the engine of our economy. The buzz of the startup and scale up world is ever-changing. I thrive on being the cheerleader and brand advocate for these businesses vision and mission. Relentless in our approach to ensure we find the best talent with understanding how hard it can be when competing against big corporates and making sure we get that perfect match. When this happens its priceless! I see ourselves as not just the recruiter but the advisor, networker, referrer, PR agent, interviewer, negotiator, employer brand expert and more times than other your first point of contact. It needs to be spot on. We relish on speaking up on behalf of smaller businesses and high growth startup & scale up's to ensure they stand out. Do make sure you follow us for updates & our journey. If you are an SME, start up or scale up looking for advice and have recruitment or search needs, let's speak!

Lesson Learnt EP. 8 Do it imperfect real fast, and improve along the way. While building a business or a startup, don't fall into the temptation of trying to get every bits and pieces perfect before you set out to launch. Take note of the broader picture, then drill down to what you can start with and do it quickly. Avoid that tiny voice in your head telling you that what you have isn't perfect yet for launch. launch fast, let the market give you feedback that will help you fine tune and over time keep getting better with your product. #startuplife #innovation #leadership #DigitalTransformation #disruptivetech #founderstory #techstartups #growthhacking #lessonslearnt #productlaunch