Drumchick Theory

A newsletter connecting the dots between band life, VC-backed startup chaos, and knowing when it’s time to stop touring, end a startup, or step back instead of lean in.

By Amanda Krantz

· Launched 7 months ago

What My Band and Startup Taught Me About Quitting

We tell people to stick with it. But we don’t teach them how to read the room, exit the stage, and grieve the dream that didn’t become what they originally hoped.

Recent posts

1. SXSW 2026: Why Career ZigZaggers Might Win the AI Era
2. Finding the rooms where you belong - May 27•Amanda Krantz
3. The Best Career Advice I Ever Got Came from an Air Force Test Pilot - The advice that sent me from the Air Force in Silicon Valley to coaching Division I college tennis and eventually to Harvard Business School - Feb 28•Amanda Krantz
4. From Air Force Engineer to Touring Drummer to Startup BD Leader - Why the best product managers understand sales, the hidden power of saying "no" to deals, and what drumming teaches you about onboarding your team.

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