logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
29m 26s

Transitioning Stages and Mindsets From S...

Step
About this episode

Scaling startups from seed to growth is a complex journey, fraught with challenges but also brimming with potential. Notable speakers, including Khaled Ghorab, Nitin Reen, Aya Sadder, Ahmad Mirghani, and Sami Bejjani, shared their insights and experiences, offering perspectives on preserving company culture, transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship, and understanding the changing expectations of investors at different stages of a company's growth journey.

Sign up for Step events https://stepconference.com/

Subscribe now to the Step Feed newsletter for a daily roundup of the top tech & business news https://subscribe.stepfeed.com/

_____________________

HIGHLIGHTS

(0:20) Challenges in Scaling Startups from Seed to Growth

(5:36) Challenges Faced by Startups During Growth Stage

(10:58) Scaling Startups, Maintaining Culture, and Trusting Teams

(15:51) Company Culture and Growth Challenges

(20:19) Board Composition and Investor Expectations in Startup Growth

(25:01) Startup Growth and Investment in the Region

_____________________

QUOTES

"You have to be okay with the ups and downs, the constant pivoting, and not having the security of a stable income."

"You need to grow and hit the market, and then you can fix while you're growing."

"Let go of control and trust the people you've chosen to trust."

"You need to have a big goal but cut it into small milestones."

"You have to be prepared for a different risk profile when entering a risky venture."

"The founders should be asking more of the board. The board should be there to serve the founders and add value."

"There's a burden on a founder to generate cash quicker because there's a deficit of funding for later stages in the region."

"Staying good, evolving into something more, that's the real challenge."

"People will look back and see if you really achieved what you promised."

"Preserving company culture is like preserving the taste of a cup of coffee; what you put into it defines its taste."

_____________________

If you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to Step Podcast and leave us a review!

Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3LIG8wj

Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3PxIXU5

Anghami → https://bit.ly/3lDKxG4

Up next
Dec 2024
Keynote by Reid Hoffman's Blitzscaling Co-Author: Chris Yeh
Blitzscaling strategies are reshaping how startups grow and dominate markets, with rapid growth prioritized over efficiency to win. Chris Yeh of Blitzscaling Ventures delves into the principles of blitzscaling and its synergy with AI, offering insights on seizing market opportuni ... Show More
24m 3s
Nov 2024
Navigating the AI Investment Landscape
The AI investment landscape is rapidly evolving, with groundbreaking innovations and challenges emerging at every turn. Arif Hilaly of Bain Capital Ventures, Calvin Chin of E14 Fund, Bilal Zuberi of Lux Capital, John Chu of Khosla Ventures, and Lisa of 99 VC discuss trends, valua ... Show More
46m 58s
Sep 2024
Navigating the AI Landscape
Jeremiah Owyang, General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures, delivered a comprehensive overview of the current AI landscape. He introduced the AI tech stack, explaining its layers from data to applications and agents.  Sign up for Step events https://stepconference.com/Subscribe no ... Show More
18m 47s
Recommended Podcasts
Maté Conversations
Step
احمد عامر: السيرة النبوية
Ahmed Amer
اذكار الصباح والمساء
MESHARI ALENEZI
Kalam mn Lahb
Trend Media Stage
#ABtalks
ANAS BUKHASH
anything goes with emma chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain
Rain Sounds
Sleepy Sound
TED Talks Daily
TED
بودكاست أبجورة
Podcast Abajoura
Rotten Mango
STEPHANIE SOO