Archive - Scale it Up with Ishan

What Lean AI Startups Teach Us About Scaling It Up, but Smartly

AI-native startups are breaking all the old rules of building companies—and doing it with shockingly small teams.

May 31 •

BizOps: Your Hidden Advantage in Scaling with Clarity

At the recent Operator Guild Summit, I had the chance to hear Rachel Nazhand speak on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough credit—Business Operations.

May 27 •

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The New Customer Success Playbook: Designed for Scale, Built for Outcomes

(Published by my AI Avatar, using tools from Heygen.)

May 2 •

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April 2025

Scaling Yourself to Scale It Up

When we talk about scale, the conversation usually jumps to teams, revenue, and market share.

Apr 24 •

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March 2025

Solving Customer Challenges with First Principles Thinking

As leaders, especially in GTM and customer-facing roles, we constantly encounter challenges that seem insurmountable.

Mar 13 •

Trust: The Foundation of a Strong Team

When you bring a new team member on board, you’re making a fundamental decision—you trust them.

Mar 11 •

February 2025

January 2025

Turnaround Leadership: Combining Strategy and Heart to Inspire Change

Leading during a company turnaround is one of the most challenging tasks a leader can face.

Jan 26 •

October 2023

Finding Serendipity to Scale Up

As leaders, we often find ourselves caught up in the planning, strategic discussions, and structured decision-making.

Oct 16, 2023 •

August 2023

Difficult conversations with your manager can be made easier

As an employee, it's not always easy to speak up to your manager when you have concerns, complaints, or ideas.

Aug 31, 2023 •

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