The A to Z Podcast

Scale or Perish

Dr. AZ Habtewold

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The Hidden Risk of Staying Small in Today’s Economy

At the Leadership Summit on February 20, 2026, Dr. AZ Habtewold delivered a powerful message drawn from his book Scale to Last.

Many professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs misunderstand scaling. It is not about going big. It is about building structural capacity for sustainable impact, resilience, and long-term value.

In this short but practical session, Dr. AZ addresses:

1. What scaling really means

2. Why scaling matters even if you do not want to grow big

3. The hidden risks of founder dependency

4. How lack of scalability destroys valuation

5. Three practical vehicles to begin scaling immediately

If you are serious about building something that lasts, this message is for you.

👉 Key takeaway: Even if you are not ready to scale today, you must prepare your foundation now.

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