5 Lessons from Our First Growth Gallop Cohort

The Experiment

Our first Growth Gallop was a 60-day intensive cohort program.

Lesson 1: Small Teams Move Faster

Teams of 3–4 consistently outperformed teams of 6+.

Lesson 2: Daily Check-ins Are Non-Negotiable

The teams that committed to 15-minute daily standups shipped more.

Lesson 3: Cross-Functional Beats Specialized

Teams with diverse skill sets produced more commercially viable products.

Lesson 4: Public Demos Create Accountability

Weekly demo sessions created healthy pressure and sparked collaborations.

Lesson 5: The Community Effect Is Real

Every single participant said the cohort experience exceeded their expectations.