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A significant challenge he notes is that early loyalty can hinder necessary organizational changes—like replacing or leveling up long-standing team members—sometimes resulting in frustration or exit. Such lessons reflect the importance of balancing loyalty with strategic staffing decisions as startups evolve.
Culture of Excellence, Failure, and Forward Movement
Evans admits that he often launched initiatives with ambitious visions—like Prime Gaming aiming to rival Tencent—yet acknowledges many of these efforts fell short or failed over time. He points out that large companies can become complacent, confusing activity with impact, leading to "zombie products" that persist without significant future.