What a great analogy Elena!!! Sometimes I found myself not being intentional with my career and "accidentally" found things I loved and hate. Over the years, although I don't like to fix my career to a pre-defined path, I ended up deciding to work and focusing on company size, problems to solve, and what to suck at; in a more deliberate way.
Elena, this is brilliant! The comparison between career growth and startup fundraising stages is so spot-on. The reminder to focus on sustainable growth rather than chasing titles resonates deeply
I especially think the emphasis on finding your PMF—aligning skills with market needs is a game-changer for long-term success
Instant classic.
ps: Seed is like.. Education. Explore to find your fit.
Love this, Elena. Great way think about a career.
What a great analogy Elena!!! Sometimes I found myself not being intentional with my career and "accidentally" found things I loved and hate. Over the years, although I don't like to fix my career to a pre-defined path, I ended up deciding to work and focusing on company size, problems to solve, and what to suck at; in a more deliberate way.
Thank you for sharing this Elena, especially the skill matrix will bring a lot more clarity to an individual while being in mid-career like me.
For a Junior Growth like me, this is extremely valuable.
Thanks for sharing Elena. The "startup" comparison make it definitely more interesting and practical ;)
Elena, this is brilliant! The comparison between career growth and startup fundraising stages is so spot-on. The reminder to focus on sustainable growth rather than chasing titles resonates deeply
I especially think the emphasis on finding your PMF—aligning skills with market needs is a game-changer for long-term success
Probably one of the best posts I've read here on Substack! great work Elena!