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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Decoupling growth in commercial success from growth in spending and headcount provides a significant competitive advantage.

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Reshma Shetty, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks at the Female Founders Conference

@ Y Combinator

Reshma Shetty, Founder of Ginkgo Bioworks at the Female Founders Conference

07/11/18

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Yotam Segev

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Acquiring a company can accelerate growth and momentum, allowing a startup to expand faster without draining core resources.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

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

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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

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The goal is to scale your startup's revenues and customer base without proportionally increasing headcount and spending.

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Successful companies generate revenue from customer demand, which drives their growth, rather than relying solely on fundraising.

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Adora Cheung

03/20/17

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Sustainability in growth means not overspending beyond your means. If your customer acquisition costs exceed the lifetime value of your customers, you risk running into financial trouble.

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Increasing ad spend to meet growth targets can backfire, as it often leads to longer payback periods for customer acquisition, making it harder to sustain growth.

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Companies are now achieving significant revenue growth with fewer employees, moving away from the traditional metric of hiring more staff as a sign of success.

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Michael Seibel

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When you're in control of your startup's direction, it alleviates the stress of relying on external funding, allowing for a more stable and confident approach to growth.

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Reshma Shetty

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Your startup's success hinges on applying pressure for efficiency, which extends your runway and increases your options as you grow.