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The rise and fall of A123 served as a cautionary tale, illustrating the dangers of rapid expansion without defined focus and strategy. When Hul and his team were on the verge of raising their Series A funding, they leveraged A123's available resources to build prototypes, becoming one of the few companies to benefit from this approach amidst the chaos of A123’s decline.
Hul emphasizes the need for sustainable growth, honed by careful investment strategies and a solid understanding of market realities. In contrast to peers who expanded aggressively in a favorable market, SCS maintained a frugal approach, investing cautiously to avoid the pitfalls seen in the industry.