When culture, scientific rigor, and intentionality converge, something remarkable happens: companies don’t just grow; they thrive. They become entities that not only seek profit but also champion change, embodying a new kind of business ethos that places people at the center of everything they do.
In a world that is increasingly complex and interconnected, the ability to build businesses that are both adaptive and anchored in strong values is a competitive advantage. It’s not enough to have a great product or a disruptive technology—successful companies are those that can sustain their vision through every stage of growth, maintaining the integrity of their mission while navigating the uncertainties of scale.
This is the future of venture building—one where businesses are not just seen as vehicles for financial returns but as catalysts for broader societal change. By focusing on culture, embracing a scientific approach to growth, and scaling with intentionality, we help our founders not only succeed in the marketplace but also make a meaningful impact on the world.
Driving transformation through culture
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It all starts and ends with culture.
Talent will open doors for you but a good character will keep you there.
At the heart of any successful venture is its culture. While talent can open doors, it’s character and culture that keep those doors open. In our work with founders, we emphasize the importance of designing their companies’ DNA—a sustainable approach that not only builds strong teams but also solves problems in exchange for value. This isn’t just about hiring the right people; it’s about fostering an environment where individuals are empowered to bring their best selves to the table, every day.
A company’s culture should be more than just a buzzword—it should be a redemptive force that puts people first. This people-centric approach is critical for creating value in ways that are inclusive and equitable. By prioritizing a culture that embraces diversity and intentionally breaks down barriers across gender, race, nationality, and income levels, founders can drive innovations that don’t just serve markets but uplift communities. When a company’s culture embodies these values, it has the power to not only change industries but also transform society.
Enabling growth through science
Scaling a business isn’t just about ambition—it’s about having a clear, methodical approach to growth. We work closely with our founders to build robust value proposition strategies, using a rigorous scientific method to define problems, develop solutions, and systemize winning ideas for sustainable replication. This approach demands a deep understanding of the market landscape and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
Our method goes beyond the conventional ‘trial and error’ to embrace a more disciplined experimentation process. By systematically testing assumptions, gathering data, and refining strategies, our founders learn to scale iteratively. This is crucial because real growth doesn’t happen in a straight line; it occurs in a series of controlled expansions, each building on the last. We guide our founders in mastering this iterative scaling process, helping them navigate increasing degrees of complexity and market chaos while maintaining a consistent, value-driven approach.
Catalysing scale with intentionality
Once a solid foundation of culture and process is in place, the next step is scale—and scale must be pursued with intention. We believe that scaling a business is not just about expanding numbers; it’s about amplifying a mission. A strong cultural foundation, coupled with sound business processes and structures, sets the stage for advocacy on a larger scale—internally, through building bigger, more cohesive teams, and externally, through capturing expanded market share.
Intentional scaling means remaining true to the company’s core values and mission, even as it grows. This involves ensuring that every new hire, every new market, and every new product aligns with the overarching vision of the company. It’s about more than just growth for growth’s sake; it’s about thoughtful, strategic expansion that reinforces the company’s purpose and strengthens its impact. This approach not only makes the business more resilient but also ensures that its growth contributes positively to the larger ecosystem.
We are on a mission to catalyse 10X growth for 500,000 small businesses across the emerging markets by the year 2050. We started with 10 companies within our first 5 years of defining this mission and would reach our next key milestone of 1000 companies by 2026 to test how well we can repeat our success at scale.
