Early stage is an art.
Late stage is a science.
This short phrase beautifully describes the progression of successful startups into companies.
It's often the reason that most companies experience a transition in leadership as they grow and look to capitalize.
Founders are often great artists and terrible scientists. The monotony and bureaucracy of science takes a toll on their drive.
I don't think it's a fault of the founders. Some want to become a Da Vinci in that they become artistic scientists.
Others recognize their talent as gifted artists and are able to make the conscious decision to move on when the white coats arrive.
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