Framework
Nurse Log Strategy
TL;DR
Identify and leverage infrastructure subsidies that make early growth possible - platforms, programs, and partnerships that provide resources you couldn't access otherwise.
Identify and leverage infrastructure subsidies that make early growth possible - platforms, programs, and partnerships that provide resources you couldn't access otherwise.
When to Use Nurse Log Strategy
During early growth when establishing independently seems impossible. Find existing infrastructure to subsidize your establishment.
How to Apply
1
Identify Potential Nurse Logs
List platforms and programs that could subsidize your growth
Questions to Ask
- Accelerators (YC, Techstars) for credibility + capital + network?
- Cloud credits (AWS, GCP) to reduce infrastructure costs?
- Platform partnerships (Stripe Atlas, Shopify) for distribution?
- Government grants (SBIR, DARPA) for deep tech R&D?
2
Assess Fit and Trade-offs
Evaluate what each nurse log provides vs. requires
Questions to Ask
- What resources does it provide?
- What does it cost (equity, time, lock-in)?
- How long does the subsidy last?
- Can you establish permanently before it ends?
3
Plan for Independence
The subsidy is temporary - ensure you can stand alone when it ends
Questions to Ask
- What roots must you develop during the subsidy period?
- When does the nurse log 'decompose'?
- Will you be self-sufficient by then?