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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In a fast-growth business, mistakes are often overlooked, but in an organic growth business, they can be fatal, so you must be cautious.

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Joel Spolsky at Startup School 2012

@ Y Combinator

10/25/13

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

If you focus on organic growth and avoid major mistakes, you can build a sustainable business that generates significant revenue over time.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/07/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important for founders to understand that the perception of needing to grow rapidly can lead to poor decision-making, such as overspending or neglecting financial health.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

To survive in an organic growth business, you need to break even quickly, often by consulting or generating revenue from clients from day one.

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Building a strong company is more important than achieving rapid growth; the obsession with speed often leads to neglecting the journey and the values that matter.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

Managing growth effectively is crucial for a startup's success, as it can determine whether the company thrives or fails.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In an organic growth company, you don't need to focus on grabbing market share quickly; instead, you should aim for long-term value creation.

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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to be intentional about growth; without a focus on it, startups can struggle to achieve their potential.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

A 'get big fast' business aims to capture unclaimed market territory quickly, while an organic growth business competes against many established players.

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Joel Spolsky

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Organic growth companies are far more common than those that grow rapidly, and the latter are often outnumbered in the startup ecosystem.