Blitzscaling

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A fragile, glass skyscraper representing a blitzscaled company begins to crumble, symbolizing hidden costs and business resilience challenges.

Blitzscaling's hidden costs threaten business resilience

A recent analysis found that 70% of companies that achieved 'unicorn' status through blitzscaling in the last five years either failed to achieve sustained profitability or underwent significant layof

Ethan Calder·May 7, 2026

A fragile glass skyscraper representing a blitzscaled company showing cracks, with a storm approaching, symbolizing the hidden costs and potential failure.

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Blitzscaling's Hidden Costs Threaten Long-Term Business Growth

A recent study found 70% of companies achieving 'unicorn' status through blitzscaling failed or significantly underperformed their initial valuations within five years.

Ethan Calder·May 6, 2026

A visual metaphor contrasting a rapidly failing rocket launch with a strong, steadily growing tree, symbolizing sustainable startup growth versus blitzscaling.

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Forget Blitzscaling: Sustainable Startup Growth Models Are the Real Path to Value

Let's cut the BS. The 'growth at all costs' playbook is a recipe for disaster, and the collapse of billion-dollar companies proves it. It's time to talk about what really builds value: sustainable growth.

Ethan Calder·April 2, 2026