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Startup Experience Survey

Hey there! We're talking to a small group of founders and operators to understand what it's like to run an early-stage company. Your insights shape our understanding of this stage. The messy parts help us most.

Your responses stay confidential. If they're relevant, we'll invite you to a short interview and send you an $85 Amazon gift card once it's complete, as a token of our appreciation.

Please answer in your own words. Any submission flagged as AI-generated will not be considered.

About you

What size is your company?

What size is your company?
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Where are you (and most of your team) based?

Are you a founder or employee?

Are you a founder or employee?
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B
C
D
E

What's your role in the company?

What's your role in the company?
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B
C
D
E
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J

What was your primary role before this one?

What was your primary role before this one?
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B
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E
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Current monthly recurring revenue (MRR)?

Current monthly recurring revenue (MRR)?
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B
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E
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How long has your product been available to paying customers?

How long has your product been available to paying customers?
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B
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E
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How was your product built?

How was your product built?
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B
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Have you raised outside funding?

Have you raised outside funding?
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B
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E

Take a moment and think about your business.
Has there ever been a time when growth slowed down or stopped?

Take a moment and think about your business.Has there ever been a time when growth slowed down or stopped?
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B
C
D