20-06-2025
Silicon Valley ' s ‘ Tiny Team ' Era is Here
In the era of startup ' blitzscaling,' which lasted roughly from Facebook's IPO in 2012 until WeWork's bankruptcy filing in 2023, market capitalization and total capital raised were prized metrics. The ultimate milestone was reaching 'unicorn status' — a $1 billion valuation that was often accompanied by rapid hiring.
These days, bragging rights are going to entrepreneurs who keep headcount the lowest.
