Many founders try to sprint through the growth valley of death by focusing solely on top line growth. But until you reach a strategic inflection point where you need to prioritize speed over efficiency, you may better FastScale. You first create a solid high growth foundation and then scale your business fast, predictably and efficiently. If you FastScale, it may take you a bit longer to create a massively valuable business. But the probability that you succeed is significantly higher.

Checklist for founders on actions they may consider when navigating the coronavirus crisis.

Startups were hit by a black swan – COVID-19. Suddenly, founders have been forced to think about how to navigate a times of extreme crisis and may have already had to switch to survival mode. As a venture capital investor, I am currently in constant touch with our portfolio companies and founders. In this article, I want to share my thoughts on how founders can weather this storm and give them at least some straightforward guidance.