Opinion
Why every startup should do a ‘pre-mortem analysis’
When startups fail, one of the most frequently cited reasons is running out of cash.
Sunday 20 September 2026
Yannick Dillen is a Professor of Management Practice in Entrepreneurship at Vlerick Business School. His research focuses on start-ups, SME growth and scale-ups, with a specific interest in high-growth firms. He has a number of advisory board seats. At Vlerick, Yannick coordinates the Impulse Centre Growth Management for Medium-sized Enterprises and teaches on the Masters, MBA and executive programmes.
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