Startup Survival Tactics
Selina shares her journey at SurveyMonkey, highlighting the precarious balance between rapid growth and the looming threat of data loss. The absence of a backup system posed a catastrophic risk, demonstrating that every startup must confront its vulnerabilities. In moments of crisis, maintaining a calm, analytical mindset is crucial to navigate potential disasters and ensure business continuity.In this clip
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Masters of Scale
Let fires burn w/Selina Tobaccowala (Evite, SurveyMonkey, Gixo)
Related Questions
How do startup founders think about risk, as discussed in the episode 5 ways to build your tolerance for risk and the clip Embracing Risk, as well as in episode 207: Reid Hoffman | Mastering Your Scale for the Unexpected Part One and the clip Passion vs. Reality, and in The Mark Zuckerberg Interview and the clip Startup Flexibility?
What are direct quotes from Reid Hoffman advising founders on frameworks to think about growth in the episode Strategy Session: When not to blitzscale, how to persuade your board to let you slow down, and: Are you in a Glengarry Glen Ross market? w/questions from Endeavor and co-host Youngme Moon of HBS and the clip Growth vs. Stability?