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Re:YC will accept 10k new companies into its new online Star... by bisRepetita on Tuesday June 06, 2017 @09:42PM (#14503085)
Why would "growing" be a prerequisite to success? Isn't profitable enough, especially if already decently profitable?
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Re:YC will accept 10k new companies into its new online Star... by coupdejarnac on Tuesday June 06, 2017 @10:05PM (#14503169)
I assume you are asking a serious question, but yes, you need to at least grow to match the rate of inflation/cost of living. Aside from that, it's up to you to decide how much you want to grow.
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Re:YC will accept 10k new companies into its new online Star... by nashadelic on Tuesday June 06, 2017 @11:01PM (#14503403)
Really depends upon the goal. If you're a venture funded startup then the find is aiming for a 10x truth from you over 7-10 years. This will translate to 2-3x Y/Y growth for the first years of the startup. Ofcourse, if you're self funded, these rules don't apply.
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