Featuring Dave Whorton, former Kleiner Perkins associate partner and founder of the Tugboat Institute. Whorton is an experienced founder and tech investor with more than 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startups.
Complimentary HBR Webinar
Thursday, July 24, 12:00 pm EDT
In today’s business environment, the pressure to deliver fast growth and quick returns can push leaders toward risky decisions and short-term thinking. But this “get big fast” mindset isn’t the only—or the best—way to build a successful company.
On July 24, in a live, interactive HBR webinar, veteran Silicon Valley founder and venture capitalist Dave Whorton shared a proven alternative to the “get big fast” mindset. He introduced the Evergreen 7Ps framework—a practical model for leaders who want to build resilient, purpose-driven companies designed to thrive for the long term.
In this session, audience members learned how to:
- Apply the Evergreen 7Ps to build a company that prioritizes long-term stability, purpose, and profitability over quick exits
- Avoid the common pitfalls of short-term growth strategies
- Take lessons from real-world entrepreneurs who have used this approach to create lasting value for their employees, customers, and communities
