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by aurizon 383 days ago
In essence, you and others see the impending crash - others do not? Analyse your role and, what made it 'sink', and determine if the 'holes' are terminal or if they can be patched and the ship saved - this assumes you know chapter/verse of the cause(s). This inside data might be of value to any potential 'White Knight' saviour to see if there is a save possible, and if not what can be built from the scrap metal - at whatever stage. This might allow you to craft a better role with your detailed knowledge - even an enduring role at a relaunch or with the use made of the parts. Your conclusions might be of value to the captain who steered them onto the rocks - or he might want to hand you an anchor to help you swim. The best defence is your own network and help delay the plunge and see how these options fan out. As others say, provision your own lifeboat as well and keep it ready as long as the cook is still feeding the crew in the gally. You are not alone, various startups have failed over the years - small/large. Their histories are probably archived in HN and will offer insights/connections. Good Luck.!!
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> In essence, you and others see the impending crash - others do not?

The CTO left and several of the top talent have already left. Leadership and HR knows its a doom spiral right now, but the normal business folks have no clue what's about to hit them

> or he might want to hand you an anchor to help you swim

Unfortunately they're that person.

> You are not alone, various startups have failed over the years - small/large. Their histories are probably archived in HN and will offer insights/connections. Good Luck.!!

Thank you very much.

If they are that person = operate quietly and maximally, with dry feet.