From Builder to Leader: The Founder Shift That Determines Startup Longevity

In this episode of Digital Dialogues, powered by CXO Digital Pulse, we explore one of the most critical inflection points in a startup’s journey, the transition from building products to building enduring organizations.

We are joined by Kulmani Rana, Founder of FibonacciX and Venture Edu, who shares insights drawn from years of advising founders across early, growth, and late stages. The discussion goes beyond fundraising and valuation to examine how leadership, culture, and decision-making evolve after early success.

Key Insights from the Episode:

  • Why scaling a startup ultimately depends on scaling the founder?
  • How culture is shaped (or broken) in the first 10–15 hires?
  • Why leadership challenges surface after early product-market fit?
  • The shift from speed and intuition to discipline and deliberate decision-making
  • How India’s VC ecosystem is maturing and what founders must adapt to?
  • Why customer obsession matters more than capital in the long run?
  • How enduring companies are built to last beyond market cycles?

This episode is essential viewing for founders who want to move from short-term growth to long-term resilience.

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