Small teams in today's startup ecosystem are making a significant impact and challenging the belief that size equals success.
Examples of small teams achieving impressive growth include Lovable with $17M ARR in 3 months with 15 employees, Cursor with $100M ARR in 21 months and 20 employees, and Bolt by StackBlitz with $20M ARR in 2 months and 15 employees.
Small teams succeed due to their agility, speed, efficiency, focus, high-quality talent, and lean business models.
Founders should prioritize hiring the best employees, leverage automation and AI, stay lean and efficient, and foster a culture of ownership for success.