Eric Ries closes his book, The Lean Startup, with an important discussion about bringing everything together to ensure startups leverage their initial foundations as they transition into more mature businesses. Ries writes, “I believe that with the proper foundation, Lean Startups can grow to become lean enterprises that maintain their agility, learning orientation, and culture of innovation even as they scale” (Ries, 2011, p. 182). Some of the most relevant factors will be explored over the next two posts. This post will focus on the first two factors: the power of small batches and growth metrics. Continue reading “Preparing for Long-Term Success (Part I)”
Preparing for Long-Term Success (Part I)
