Global Genes’ Post

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So I would say to everybody, first principles, build a community and activate them. Second point I will make is. In the early days, it was writing checks. And then it was, OK, everybody, here's our second project. Let's raise money for this project. And then it was OK We got a lot of projects, and now it's like, Oh my gosh, I can't keep up. Like the projects we're funding and the things we're raising for and the things that are coming to fruition. It's getting too complicated. And now I'm like having to get my head wrapped around a different fundraising model. My point here is that your strategy will change by necessity as your organization grows. And when you have a big mature organization, it's different and we can all learn from Carrie. But when you're young and changing, expect don't get too married to that strategy document you just wrote for your board because it's going to change in 6 to 12 months, right. Your organization strategy can and should evolve regularly as you are growing. Second point, Third Point. A lot of people worry about failure, but not enough people, in my estimation, plan to succeed.