01 · Watch the episode
The full conversation
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02 · The guest
Ebbe Groes
Co-founder & CEO, EveryMatrix
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Follow Ebbe on LinkedIn →03 · Inside this episode
Moments worth queuing up
In his own words
“The key thing to understand about VCs is that they do their calculations on large numbers.”
“Suddenly the founders... their dreams are shut to pieces and they own 10% of the company.”
“It's important that you surround yourself with people that think like you.”
04 · Key takeaways
What to actually take from this one
The Fuel Trap
Venture capital often accelerates a company toward a hit-or-fail binary outcome.
Modular Agility
Splitting a large organisation into independent business units prevents management bottlenecks.
Transparency in Crisis
EveryMatrix survived the 2015 cash crunch by being radical about cost-cutting and transparent with staff.
The Power of No
Segmenting clients and cutting off distracting revenue streams is essential for scalability.
Succession as Legacy
Bringing in a Co-CEO is about a multi-generational, family-owned philosophy.
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