Five Key Metrics for Surviving a Startup

Join us as Mike Hsieh (Xrossworld) shares about his experience as a startup world survivor in an ever changing environment.

🔥 The Deep Dive: Five Key Metrics for Startup Survival

Mike Hsieh, Investor & Advisor @ XrossworldStartups live and die by the numbers — but which ones really matter? Mike shared hard-earned lessons from the trenches, highlighting five critical metrics every founder should track to stay alive in an ever-changing environment. Blending personal stories with strategic insight, this session was part cautionary tale, part survival guide for anyone navigating early-stage chaos.

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Belinda Tan, MD PhD, Co-Founder & Co-CEO @ People Science
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