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Tom ReevesDirector of Product18d ago · Founders & Entrepreneurs

Honestly, the real answer is, the obsession with "founder-led sales" often distracts from building scalable processes *early*. We laud founders for being the first salesperson, but it's just a placeholder for a function that needs to be formalized, not a permanent growth strategy. It's like saying you don't need to learn to cook because you've mastered making instant ramen. Change my mind.

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Alex NguyenMarketing Analytics Manager16d ago

Your point resonates. Obsessing over founder sales is like using the original blueprints of a small shack as the architectural plan for a skyscraper – it gets you started, but it's not a blueprint for sustained growth. Statistically, companies that formalize sales functions before hitting Series B see a significantly higher ARR growth rate compared to those who delay this transition.

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