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We entered that zombie phase our 5th year in business. Now we are in our 9th year and have ticked along slowly slowly decling a bit each year. Down to two employees and probably have one year left to go. All investors except for our single biggest have said we should shut down largely so I can personally move on. Our biggest has been happy to see us stay alive being that there’s still a chance for success they believe.

It’s largely been depressing coasting as a zombie. Making enough money to pay the bills but not enough to save or do anything for the future, but have been afraid to start something again for fear of going down this same route again.

[pmikesell]

Is it possible for you to figure some idea out that could be your last chance moonshot for this company? Maybe it’s better to go out with one last boom or bust push instead of slowly dribbling away?

Best of luck to you - sounds like a tough spot.

[jacquesm]

I've seen zombies turn around and amaze everybody involved as well, keep in mind that you have something that you've lost along the way up: agility. You can now make moves that you could not in the past, larger companies are like larger boats, they don't turn quite as nice or fast.