Corporate CFO’s and venture capitalists have a common problem. They give teams large amounts of money and other resources in the hopes of creating a new disruptive innovation. For the first few quarters, everything’s on track: milestones are hit, schedules are met, and new features are developed. Since everything’s also private, hopes are high. Then, the team has its first product launch. That’s usually when the problems start.
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Corporate CFO’s and venture capitalists have a common problem. They give teams large amounts of money and other resources in the hopes of creating a new disruptive innovation. For the first few quarters, everything’s on track: milestones are hit, schedules are met, and new features are developed. Since everything’s also private, hopes are high. Then, […]
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