Product & Startup Builder

Product-led failures are like Climate Change

Added on by Chris Saad.

Fixing a scaleup's failures in terms of product-led, efficient ways of working is much like dealing with Climate Change.

  • Things don't look too bad.

  • Symptoms are subtle and seemingly unconnected.

  • It always feels like compromises can be made "for now".

  • The costs are hidden.

  • The ultimate fate is unknown.

However, the reality is...

  • Things are very, very bad.

  • The various symptoms ARE related.

  • The costs are massive.

  • The compromises and indecision are destroying morale, momentum, and competitive advantage.

  • The ultimate outcome is that a better, smarter, more effective competitor will disrupt the business.

The only question is, how much pain are you willing to tolerate - and for how long?