Why we need a CEO or CFO who Downhills — Univation

“Starting Up nearly always Finishes Down”

That was the last words of a friend and former-startupper, during the closing of his startup. Now he works as a mentor to other young (and still-alive) startuppers, at a local Incubator. Was he demoted or promoted?

9 out of 10 startups, statistically, fail.

Who are the 9 (including my friend) and who is the One? Starting something takes infinite thinking, arguments with yourself, leverage of your very own limits, fighting together with your mates of this very dreadful journey.

The most possible reason for these crashes, and my friend’s one, is when they needed to make a leap of faith, like pulling the bike’s wheel up and trying landing, they were afraid to do so. They did not try to manage the risk, because of the fear. And finally landed on their faces.

The One That keeps going…

So being the CFO or CEO, you are piloting the startup. Obstacles, Traps, Dangers and Crashes are ahead. You “just” need to take the risk and responsibility to steer the wheel and setting aside your fires to make it to the landing.

Sure, a Helmet will Protect you in case of a crash

The mentor, the co-founders, and other people inspiring you are those who will protect you during the ride.

So a CFO needs to Downhill…

Needs to have the braveness to make the leap. Because if does not, then will die in the cliff, near ahead.

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