WHAT WE SEE
There’s a Story in the Silence…
Urgency tends to drown out importance. But in the noise, a story aches to be told. Where did the storytellers go? The question isn’t where they’ve gone, but how much longer until they rise again.
60% of Series A founders feel intense pressure from investors to scale rapidly, often resulting in misaligned expectations and short-term decision-making.
Source: Silicon Valley Bank Startup Outlook Report
INVESTOR PRESSURE
83% of startups experience cash flow issues within the first 5 years, often struggling to balance growth and operational costs.
Source: U.S. Bank Study
RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS
Over 50% of startups struggle with moving prospects through the sales funnel efficiently, resulting in lower conversion rates and missed revenue opportunities.
Source: Silicon Valley Bank Startup Outlook Report
SALES FUNNEL GAPS
90% of startups face market shifts every 6 months, requiring constant pivots in strategy, product-market fit, and messaging.
Source: CB Insights
MARKET VOLATILITY
No Story. No Action.
You see, we take risks because we know the story we’re crafting... it’s gotta be bigger than the discomfort. Sure, uncertainty’s a beast - but it's that beast that gives the story its bite. And it's not just about sidestepping failure or dodging obstacles. Oh, no. It’s about the person you become when you stare those obstacles down and say, “I’m gonna make it through.” A story that proves, we didn’t just make it. We didn’t just survive the journey... We lived it.
Few mindsets are as inspiring as those who say... "I’ll find a way."