Doing things that don't scale is essential in the early stages of a startup, and founders should expect to look very different from larger competitors.

To avoid being outpaced by competitors, it's important to innovate and scale carefully, learning from past experiences to avoid repeating mistakes.

When deciding to scale rapidly, it's important to identify the right moments to accelerate growth, whether due to competition, market opportunities, or achieving critical mass.

When facing competition, it's essential to focus on building a strong community and product. The ultimate way to win is by creating a better experience for users, which is often overlooked by competitors focused solely on rapid growth.

Once you've found product market fit, scale aggressively to capture market opportunities before competitors do, as advantages always accrue to the number one player in a competitive market, allowing for faster product development and increased revenue.

When scaling a company, it's important to prepare for challenges and adapt mechanisms that work as the organization grows from a small team to a large enterprise.

Having competition is often a good sign for a startup idea, as it indicates that there is a market, but you need a new insight to compete effectively against entrenched players.

Every founder should maintain two parallel organizations: one focused on scaling existing successes and the other on exploring new opportunities to ensure long-term relevance.

The odds are stacked against you when building a company, as competitors often have more money, people, time, and resources.