> Startups just fundamentally don't have the level of repeatability/predictability at an early stage that would make bulletproof planning possible. Agreed, sta

> Startups just fundamentally don't have the level of repeatability/predictability at an early stage that would make bulletproof planning possible. Agreed, startups are often low margin, chaotic businesses at the outset, with poor product/market fit. At the start, these are not "good" software businesses, many of these startups will fail/be bought early/struggle. Early in my career I sought out teams who had strong "hustle", when I eventually went to work at a big tech - I was surprised at the slower pace.