Growth in a downturn
summary
Shows exact tactics: read the P&L and cash runway, prioritize work by ROI and buy vs build, cap downside with surgical fixes instead of large lift‑and‑shifts, and aim for early incremental value. Use tight feedback loops, Monday 8:00 emotional check‑ins, a hiring recall list, and a “no avocados/no watermelons” rule so stakeholders get no surprises. Claims: focus on renewals and cloud‑cost leverage, balance short tactical wins with medium bets, and treat leadership as gardener not builder.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Welcome
- 1:07Hypergrowth to downturn
- 3:15Up vs down cycles in tech
- 6:06Culture in tough times
- 7:31Framework for growth
- 8:34Builder to gardener mindset
- 10:22Survival and thriving
- 13:15Driving results with impact
- 16:20Intrinsic motivation
- 18:27High-leverage bets
- 21:16Leading teams with clarity
- 24:05Career growth in stagnation
- 26:35Intentional culture
- 28:41Hiring in downturns
- 29:24Key takeaways
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