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Dear SaaStr: How Does a Founder Mindset Change As You Go From Startup to Scaleup?
- Founders transitioning from startup to scaleup experience significant mindset changes.
- Transitioning from being a hustler in the early days to becoming a strategist while still retaining hustle.
- Shift from focusing on execution to leading, trusting others to carry out tasks, and concentrating on strategic decisions.
- Obsession with metrics and levers to understand business performance and optimize for growth.
- Necessity of letting go of control and developing systems and processes to maintain quality and culture as the company grows.
- Progressing from product obsession to customer obsession, emphasizing customer satisfaction and value delivery.
- Developing self-awareness, recognizing limitations, and bringing in skilled individuals to handle weak areas.
- Imposter syndrome may increase as success grows, leading to constant comparison with other successful companies.
- Shifting focus from survival to sustainable growth with a long-term perspective.
- Realization of the critical role of culture, balancing values as the company scales.
- Founders maintain a 24/7 obsession with the business, always thinking about improvements and problem-solving.
- Understanding that company success transcends individual achievements, moving from being the hero to the enabler.
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