A Blueprint for Founders: Lessons in Scaling a Startup
Steli Efti shares the lessons, strategies, and hard-earned wisdom that helped scale Close from a bootstrapped startup to a $30 million company with fewer than 100 employees.
Each episode breaks down key lessons across every stage of the startup journey—from the early days to the messy middle to startup maturity. Packed with actionable insights, this series is a must-watch for any entrepreneur looking to grow their small, scaling business into a long-term success.
Season 1: Building Something Out of Nothing
Season 2: Scaling Growth, Staying Small
Season 3: Hard Lessons Learned
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