Scale
Definition
Scale: Scaling is the process of growing a company rapidly while maintaining or improving unit economics and operational efficiency. It involves expanding customer base, team, and infrastructure. Scaling typically occurs after achieving product-market fit.
Example Usage
“After hitting product-market fit, we scaled from 10 to 100 employees and $1M to $10M ARR in 18 months.”
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