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3 Signs a Founder Has What it Takes to Scale a Startup During a Crisis

3 Signs a Founder Has What it Takes to Scale a Startup During a Crisis

Originally published on StartupNation

As the COVID-19 pandemic horizon stretches onward and a return to normalcy appears ever more distant, adaptation is the only option. What makes founders essential when fortifying a startup against unpredictable risks? Some essential traits distinguish the very best startup leaders - here’s how to cultivate them.

Energetics: How Successful Startups Generate 'Lift'

Energetics: How Successful Startups Generate 'Lift'

Just as aviation is ruled by gravity, so is the trajectory of your business venture. The harder gravity pulls, the more difficult it is to grow your startup and reach exit velocity. Perhaps now more than ever, successful startups are the ones that learn to generate lift on their own and maximize any boost they gain from outside investors. For most successful startups, there are a few essential strategies that can help generate lift where they need it the most — to counteract gravity before it pulls them back down to earth.