E81 | Why Growth Stalls Around $50 Million (Summer Series)

The Evolution Partners · Dec 21, 2025 · 45m

Developing strong second-level leaders is essential for any organisation aiming to break through its next growth ceiling. Richard Peake, Andres Zylberberg and I examine the predictable points where companies stall, and the leadership evolution required to move beyond them. Common warning signs – including swamped executives, constant decision bottlenecks, and missed market signals – show why the old way of operating stops working as a business grows. We discuss how to empower emerging leaders with true functional ownership, how mindset shifts drive organisational maturity, and why…