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When the Playbook Stops Working: Spotting the Early Signs of Regional Friction
Most scale-ups take their first steps into new markets with a playbook shaped by what has worked before. But the further the expansion...
Aug 82 min read


How Leave Policies Vary Across Markets and Why It MattersÂ
When scale-ups expand into new markets, one of the most overlooked and misunderstood elements is how paid leave is perceived and...
Jul 303 min read


Meet Suds Roy: Advisor to TSF
We’re excited to introduce Sudipto (Suds) as an advisor at The Scale Factory. With a career that spans decades, Suds has managed...
Jul 221 min read


Meet Suktika Bannerjee: Supporting Buynomics' Growth Across APAC
As Buynomics continues to scale across APAC, Suktika (Suki) joins the team to support business development with a strong regional lens...
Jul 162 min read


The First 12 Months: What Winning Commercial Teams Focus on in a New Region
The first year in a new region shapes whether commercial teams build steady traction or struggle to move the business forward. From what...
Jul 73 min read


What VCs Now Expect from B2B Scale-Ups Going Global
Investor conversations are shifting, and growth alone no longer gets you very far. For B2B scale-ups expanding into Europe, MENA, and...
Jun 232 min read


Meet the Advisors: Teddy Kim Joins The Scale Factory
We are excited to welcome Teddy as our newest advisor in Berlin! Teddy brings a combination of operator experience, early-stage...
Jun 182 min read


What It Really Takes to Scale from the EU into MENA in 2025
The MENA region is no longer a future opportunity, it’s happening now. In April 2025, startups across the region raised over $228...
Jun 162 min read


Smarter Contracting = Faster Deals
Contracts don’t usually get the spotlight when it comes to scaling a business. But when deals start crossing borders, the friction shows...
Jun 112 min read
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