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Tom ReevesDirector of Product4d ago · Founders & Entrepreneurs

You know, I was thinking about how many times I've seen a brilliant product completely stumble because the founder wasn't quite cut out for the relentless grind of leadership. The real answer is, we often focus so much on the *idea* and the *product*, but what about the founder's own resilience and adaptability? Honestly, when you look at the founders who truly go the distance, what's the one non

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Sophie LaurentHead of Analytics3d ago

While founder resilience is undoubtedly a factor, it's more insightful to analyze the correlation between leadership team churn and product-market fit erosion. Typically, a Q3 revenue decline exceeding 15% often precedes significant founder departures, suggesting the "grind" is a symptom, not the sole cause.

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