The Hard Things about Pivoting
The text discusses how the author's startup company handled a pivot in their product and vision after raising seed funding. They emphasize the importance of transparency and trust with investors, sharing concerns early on and involving them in the exploration process for new visions. The team also played a crucial role in the pivot, with regular communication and alignment at all levels ensuring motivation remained high despite changes to the initial product vision. The author concludes that there is no bad timing for pivoting as long as it's done early enough to learn from mistakes and make necessary adjustments.
Company
Airbyte
Date published
July 28, 2020
Author(s)
Michel Tricot
Word count
1335
Language
English
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