Early traction answers one question well: does anyone care? It answers a much harder one very poorly: does this work as a business? This piece examines why teams defer unit economics, how early momentum masks structural risk, and why waiting to confront viability is one of the most expensive mistakes a startup can make.
Teams don’t fail because they can't execute — they fail when goals aren’t visible and aligned week to week. The “execution flywheel” is a lightweight weekly cadence that makes goals transparent, builds trust, and sustains momentum.
Hire slow, fire fast’ isn’t about being ruthless — it’s about protecting your team. Rushed hires create long-tail damage, and delayed exits quietly drain morale. This piece breaks down what the mantra actually means in practice, and how strong leaders use it to build durable, high-performing teams.
