This article offers advice from Molly Graham, an expert in scaling startups. Graham, who helped guide the growth of both Google and Facebook, draws on her experience to explain the various phases of scaling a company. She emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating company values and vision, especially as the company grows. Graham uses metaphors like "giving away your Legos" and "building a Lego tower" to illustrate how individuals and teams must adapt to the constant change and uncertainty of scaling. She also outlines strategies for overcoming challenges specific to different stages of growth, from the initial 30 to 50 employee phase to the more mature 750+ employee stage. Ultimately, Graham advises leaders to proactively manage scaling by focusing on hiring quality talent, clearly defining company culture, and encouraging employees to embrace change and growth.

Give Away Your Legos’ And Other Commandments For Scaling Startups

This edition announces Impact Newcomer Fund's partnership with 50 Partners, one of France’s top startup accelerators. Their business angels, including BlaBlaCar and Dataiku founders, will mentor and support our early-stage companies. We also cover major ecosystem updates, including Ulu Ventures’ $208M raise to back immigrant-led businesses, LemFi’s $53M funding to improve remittances, and upcoming opportunities like SINGA’s Berlin Business Award. Plus, we invite you to join us at 50 Day on March 11, 2025, where you can connect with top investors, founders, and industry leaders.

50 Partners and Impact Newcomer Fund join forces with

Are you struggling to scale your business beyond the startup phase? Scott Ritzheimer, entrepreneur and author of The Founder’s Evolution, shares a proven 7-stage framework for predictable business growth. In this episode, we dive deep into common scaling challenges, the role of management in business success, and why so many founders get stuck before reaching true freedom.

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💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ The 7 stages of entrepreneurial growth and how to navigate them
✔️ Why most founders struggle with scaling and leadership transitions
✔️ The critical mindset shifts needed to become a successful CEO
✔️ How to build a self-sustaining business that thrives without you

Welcome to GrowNLearn, where innovation meets expertise in business growth, business transformation, and leadership development. We empower entrepreneurs and business leaders with data-driven insights and tailored strategies that drive success. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, develop a success mindset, or learn how to grow a startup, GrowNLearn is your trusted partner in navigating today’s competitive market. 

Connect with Us: 
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Chapters:

00:00:00 - 00:06:15 Scott’s Journey to Business Success

00:06:16 - 00:14:29 The Founder’s Journey & Startup Challenges

00:14:30 - 00:28:43 Mastering Management for Founder Growth

00:28:44 - 00:31:59 How Top Gun: Maverick Reshaped Scott’s Perspective

00:32:00 - 00:37:39 Transitioning from Founder to CEO

00:37:40 - 00:44:46 The Power of Mentorship & Personal Growth

00:44:47 - 00:50:46 Understanding Business Growth Stages

How to Overcome Business Growth Challenges & Scale with Strategy – The Founder’s Evolution

In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, we sit down with Kasim Aslam — serial entrepreneur, "world’s greatest failure" (his words), and founder of multiple multimillion-dollar businesses. Raised by a blind single mother in Albuquerque, Kasim brings raw authenticity, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to the conversation.

We talk about the future of hiring in a post-AI world, how to attract top 1% talent, and why valuing people as individuals—not resources—is the only way to scale sustainably. Kasim drops actionable insights on everything from international hiring and his “Pareto Talent” philosophy to how large corporations lose their soul as they grow.

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About Grownlearn:
Welcome to GrowNLearn, where innovation meets expertise in business growth, business transformation, and leadership development. We empower entrepreneurs and business leaders with data-driven insights and tailored strategies that drive success. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, develop a success mindset, or learn how to grow a startup, GrowNLearn is your trusted partner in navigating today’s competitive market. 

Connect with Us: 
Website: https://grownlearn.org/
Podcast Page: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
Apple Podcast/i-tunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva

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Chapters:
00:01:20-00:05:44: Entrepreneurial Insights From Kasim  
00:05:45-00:09:29: Valuing Humans in the AI Age  
00:09:30-00:13:43: Pareto Talent Hiring Philosophy  
00:13:44-00:19:35: Valuing Employees in Growing Companies  
00:19:36-00:23:30: Valuing Top Talent for Success  
00:23:31-00:27:03: International Hiring for Business Success  
00:27:04-00:30:13: Global Talent Development Success  
00:30:14-00:34:08: Effective Hiring Framework Strategies  
00:34:09-00:40:03: Adaptable Employee Management Strategies  
00:40:04-00:43:20: AI-Driven SEO Business Model  
00:43:21-00:46:40: Cultural Fit Over Technical Skills

Human-Centered Hiring in a Post-AI World with Kasim Aslam

Grownlearn is a dynamic and insightful podcast that delves deep into the world of business model transformation. Hosted by seasoned professionals with a passion for innovation, the podcast features engaging interviews with the foremost experts in the field. Each episode invites listeners to explore the strategies, challenges, and successes of businesses that have undergone significant transformations. From disruptive startups to established enterprises, Grownlearn provides a platform for the best minds in the industry to share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply intrigued by the ever-evolving landscape of business, Grownlearn delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire and inform. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and discover the keys to unlocking growth and success through transformative business models.

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