Spent years in private equity, and I’ve lost count of how many startups promise the moon on productivity only to faceplant in the most ridiculous ways. One team bought pricey AI scheduling tools but forgot to sync them with their actual work hours. Meetings kept getting set for 3 AM because no one checked the time zones.
Another favorite: a drone startup obsessed with “lean operations” cut back on QA to “move faster.” Ended up with a fleet of drones that couldn’t handle wind. Watching them wobble like drunk seagulls was equal parts tragic and hilarious.
Anyone else seen efficiency fixes that backfired spectacularly? Bonus points if it involves crafts my other weakness.