Going Beyond Tactics: Connecting the Dots in Early-Stage Companies
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In my recent blog post about developing a comprehensive strategy for AI and other startups (here), a close friend, a serial entrepreneur, had a strong reaction. He said that startup teams often encounter numerous challenges and milestones, which he categorizes as "Task A," "Task B," "Task C," and so on. This intense focus on immediate problems or tasks is essential for progress. However, it also has a downside: it can sometimes prevent the team from seeing the bigger picture and understanding how all the tasks interconnect to form a cohesive strategy.
Going Beyond Tactics: Connecting the Dots in Early-Stage Companies
Going Beyond Tactics: Connecting the Dots in…
Going Beyond Tactics: Connecting the Dots in Early-Stage Companies
In my recent blog post about developing a comprehensive strategy for AI and other startups (here), a close friend, a serial entrepreneur, had a strong reaction. He said that startup teams often encounter numerous challenges and milestones, which he categorizes as "Task A," "Task B," "Task C," and so on. This intense focus on immediate problems or tasks is essential for progress. However, it also has a downside: it can sometimes prevent the team from seeing the bigger picture and understanding how all the tasks interconnect to form a cohesive strategy.