Trigger Strategy is now Tentacles 003: Startups, assumptions and coaching
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Jan 16, 2024 Can seasoned pros from big companies adapt to the scrappy world of startups? The conversation digs into assumption mapping, questioning what really drives product development. Discover unique coaching techniques that empower teams instead of tricking them into ownership of ideas. The dynamics of integrating experienced hires into a nimble startup team reveal the importance of adaptability. Finally, a discussion on balancing learning with tangible results in coaching highlights the ethical dilemmas faced in entrepreneurial environments.
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Big Tech Hires Struggle In Startups
- A founder hired ex-big-tech "A players" expecting startup scrappiness but found them too slow and process-bound.
- These hires acted with big company habits, not startup agility, slowing idea validation.
Limits of Assumption Mapping
- Assumption mapping often misses hidden, implicit assumptions, treating beliefs as facts.
- Founders struggle to question fundamental beliefs as failure threatens their venture's survival.
Hidden Emotions Drive Decisions
- Much of what guides startup teams is hidden, tacit, and emotional—like fears and personal motivations.
- These hidden factors impact the company's trajectory more than logical experiments or data.
