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“breakneck speed”
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What It Means
Extremely rapid growth rate that feels almost dangerous or unsustainable
Why It Matters
Captures the velocity possible during platform shifts like AI
When It's True
During technological platform shifts when first-movers can scale extremely quickly
When It's Risky
When growth speed sacrifices sustainability, quality, or strategic thinking
How to Apply
1
Embrace rapid scaling during platform shift opportunities
2
Prepare infrastructure and team for sudden acceleration
3
Monitor for sustainability issues during rapid growth
Example Scenario
“Startup goes from $0 to $5M ARR in 3 months, requiring immediate hiring and systems scaling to support growth”