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Last Bullet in the Chamber Framework
When facing company shutdown, systematically test every remaining viable pivot idea before accepting failure
How It Works
Forces thorough exploration of all options when facing existential crisis, preventing premature shutdown of potentially valuable assets
Components
Acknowledge the crisis situation honestly with stakeholders
Inventory all remaining pivot possibilities
Prioritize based on technical feasibility and market timing
Set extremely tight execution timelines
Go all-in on the final attempt with full team commitment
When to Use
When company is near shutdown, has limited runway, and needs to find product-market fit quickly
When Not to Use
When you have multiple viable paths forward or when the company has sufficient runway to iterate normally
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A SaaS company at $700K ARR with stalled growth facing shutdown decides to test AI code generation as their final pivot, giving themselves 90 days to prove viability”