7 steps for a smooth start-up to scale-up transition

Making the jump from start-up to scale-up is intimidating. Here are seven things to consider during the transition.

By Christos Chatzis & George Nikolaropoulos

July 11, 2024

Transitioning from a start-up to a scale-up is a critical and challenging phase for tech companies.

While the start-up phase is characterized by the quest for a viable business model and product-market fit, the scale-up phase focuses on rapid growth and expansion.

The main challenge of scaling up is maintaining your start-up’s speed, without compromising your company’s values. Here are some ways you can do that successfully.

1. Maintaining innovation

In the early stages, tech start-ups often thrive on innovation. With small, agile teams and a high tolerance for risk, they can rapidly prototype and iterate on ideas.

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