Achieving Orbit¶
Stabilizing Your Venture¶
Overview¶
Orbit represents stable operations with consistent delivery. Your venture has found its rhythm and maintains predictable progress.
Orbit Characteristics¶
1. Operational Stability¶
- Consistent milestone delivery
- Predictable burn rate
- Clear team roles
- Established processes
2. Market Validation¶
- Paying customers/users
- Positive unit economics
- Clear value proposition
- Defensible position
3. Community Confidence¶
- High belief signals
- Anchor endorsements
- Echo amplification
- Minimal doubt signals
Key Milestones¶
Technical (TRL 6-7)¶
- Production systems stable
- Scalability proven
- Security audited
- Performance optimized
Business Metrics¶
- MRR/ARR growth
- Customer retention
- Operating efficiency
- Team expansion
Maintaining Orbit¶
Regular Cadence¶
- Weekly: Team syncs, metrics review
- Monthly: Milestone declarations, Echo updates
- Quarterly: Strategic planning, Anchor reviews
Risk Management¶
- Monitor signal sentiment
- Address concerns quickly
- Maintain transparency
- Build cash reserves
Preparing for Flare¶
Growth Indicators¶
- Market demand exceeding capacity
- Clear scaling opportunities
- Strong financial metrics
- Team ready for expansion
Flare Readiness Checklist¶
- 6+ months stable operations
- Positive cash flow or clear path
- Scalable systems architecture
- Experienced team in place
- Anchor support for growth
- Community excitement high
Common Pitfalls¶
Premature Scaling¶
- Growing before stability
- Hiring too quickly
- Feature creep
- Market expansion too early
Stagnation Risks¶
- Comfort with status quo
- Ignoring growth signals
- Team burnout
- Market shifts
Resources¶
- Orbit Metrics Dashboard
- Operational Excellence Guide
- Team Scaling Playbook
- Financial Planning Tools
Next Phase¶
→ Flare Scaling - Accelerate growth
→ Building Momentum - Maintain velocity