Learning How to Fly while Falling | Susanne Haspinger | TEDxFS

Company Challenges & Resilience - The company faced near bankruptcy due to investment falling through at the last minute, leaving them with only one month of runway [1] - The company had to delay payments and founders waived salaries to keep the company afloat [1][2] - The company experienced the sudden loss of a key team member, which deeply affected the team's morale and required significant emotional support [6][7][10] Key Actions & Strategies - The company was transparent with their landlord about their financial difficulties, leading to an unexpected investment opportunity [1] - The company focused on team unity and remembering their shared vision to overcome challenges and honor the memory of their deceased colleague [12][13] - The company emphasized the importance of taking time to regroup and support each other during difficult times before tackling challenges [14] Lessons Learned - Resilience involves both fighting back and taking a step back to regroup and gather strength [14] - A company's vision becomes part of the life story of its team members, providing strength during hard times [15][16] - Honesty and open communication can lead to unexpected support and solutions [1]