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To get durable growth, get the right strategy, the right people, and the right culture

When Apple was under deep financial stress, Steve Jobs rescued it . Three months later, in a rare CNBC interview, he revealed the mindset behind the turnaround: focusing "If you get the right strategy, the right people, and the right culture... the bottom line will follow. " Here are five case studies  (outside of tech), demonstrating the strategy of: "Get the right strategy, the right people, and the right culture... and the bottom line will follow." This is followed by a step-by-step execution plan to implement such a turnaround approach in any organization. 🧩 Core Strategy Breakdown: Right Strategy → Focused, bold direction aligned with market needs. Right People → Talented, motivated, and empowered team. Right Culture → Values-driven, high-performance, and resilient environment. 📊 Five Case Studies (Across Unrelated Industries) 1. Airlines – Delta Airlines (2007–2016 Turnaround) Industry: Aviation Crisis: Filed for bankruptcy in 2005, po...

The Ultimate Fundraising Guide for startups

  🧭 The Ultimate Fundraising Guide for Founders in 2025 Everything You Need to Know to Raise Smart, Strategic Capital This Year Raising funds in 2025 isn't just about pitching a shiny deck and showing hockey-stick revenue graphs. With investor scrutiny at an all-time high, founders must approach fundraising with precision, clarity, and discipline. This article is your comprehensive roadmap—blending practical checklists, strategy matrices, and insider wisdom—on how to raise capital the right way. 1. 🎯 Set Your Fundraising Goals Most founders fail not because they can’t raise money, but because they chase dollars before defining their real needs. Start here: Key Questions: How much capital do you need to hit your next 18–24 month milestones ? What are those milestones? (e.g., revenue, customers, product releases, geographic expansion) When will you raise again, and from what type of investor ? Pro Tip: Anchor your raise to milestone-based capital needs , not comfor...