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May 14, 2025 47 min

Why Most Startups Fail After Scaling | Avoid These Mistakes

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Are you scaling your business — or just overbuilding your team? In Episode 89 of the DesignRush Podcast, Carlo Rivis (CEO, Innovation Discovery) and Julia Arpag (Founder, Aligned Recruitment) break down how founders and growth-stage companies can scale smarter — without overhiring. In 2025, U.S. companies have already laid off 3.5 million workers, many due to aggressive headcount growth without sustainable systems. Carlo shares how innovation is stifled by outdated frameworks, while Julia offers hiring strategies used by SaaS startups, Series A leaders, and top recruitment teams. Together, they challenge the traditional growth playbook — and lay out a leaner, faster path forward. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why overhiring slows growth — and how to fix it ✔️ When to hire, outsource, or optimize your team ✔️ How team structures are shifting in tech and B2B ✔️ Why unconventional thinkers drive scale ✔️ How to grow through systems — not just headcount If you’re a founder, executive, or recruiting leader rethinking your growth strategy for 2025, this episode is for you. Got a story for the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Like, comment, and subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.

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