Culture eats strategy for breakfast. This iconic quote from management consultant Peter Drucker underscores a fundamental truth as startups gear up for growth: Without a strong, nurturing culture, even the best-laid plans can falter.As an entrepreneur, your vision for expansion must be matched by a strategy that sustains and invigorates your team, ensuring that the journey does not compromise the very foundation of your success. Here’s how to scale your startup effectively while ensuring your team remains motivated, healthy, and engaged: Understand the Timing Premature scaling is one of the primary reasons startups fail. According to insights from MIT Sloan, scaling should only commence once you’ve achieved product-market fit and operational efficiency. Donna Levin, co-founder of Care.com, emphasized that scaling prematurely burns cash and complicates course correction. Her approach was to scale only after establishing a solid operational foundation, which allowed Care.com to expand globally while maintaining service quality. Hire Wisely…