I watched a small company building great tech hire experienced managers from big professional firms to put the proper process in place. We didn't have the sales

I watched a small company building great tech hire experienced managers from big professional firms to put the proper process in place. We didn't have the sales yet, nor the headcount to warrant such efforts. That was fatal. They didn't need the process and couldn't afford the overhead. It's worth giving serious thought to whether your company is successful enough to survive this new strategy. It may be time to look for the exit.