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Episode 139: Why Startups Fail and How You Can Avoid That with Tom Eisenmann, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School

Product Thinking

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Scaling Challenges for Startups

This chapter discusses the challenges that startups face as they grow, including difficulties in hiring and training employees, lack of management systems and processes, and cultural conflicts. It highlights the importance of coordinating various activities such as product processes, inventory management, budgeting, and marketing campaigns. The chapter also mentions examples of public companies that have faced similar challenges and emphasizes the potential fatal consequences for startups.

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