Opinion

December 28, 2022

Workplace culture will define the new bottom line: Lessons from scaling from three to 900

Mambu cofounder Sofia Nunes shares her insights on scaling culture, from giving positive feedback to catching red flags early.


Sofia Nunes

6 min read

Sofia Nunes, cofounder of Mambu

Why do some startups flourish while others fail? Product-market fit, customer acquisition and your ability to turn a profit are certainly all essential. But another important metric on the journey to successfully scaling a company is often overlooked: culture.

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