**Think Big, Move Fast: The Entrepreneurial Philosophy Reshaping Business in 2025** The mantra that separates dreamers from builders. You've heard it before: "Think big." Solid advice. But without the second part—"move fast"—it's just daydreaming with extra steps. The most successful entrepreneurs don't choose between vision and velocity. They demand both. And in 2025's hyper-competitive landscape, that combination isn't optional anymore. **What "Think Big, Move Fast" Really Means** This isn't about reckless hustle or burnout culture. It's about strategic urgency. - **"Think big"** = Set audacious goals that make you uncomfortable. - **"Move fast"** = Take imperfect action before you feel ready. Adnan Menderes Obuz Menderes Obuz, a Toronto-based AI strategy expert, puts it this way: "Most entrepreneurs spend months perfecting plans that the market will invalidate in weeks. Vision matters, but market feedback matters more." The sweet spot? Bold vision paired with rapid experimentation. **The Origins: From Silicon Valley to a Global Mindset** While no single person coined "Think Big, Move Fast," the philosophy emerged from Silicon Valley's move-fast-and-break-things era, refined by leaders who realized breaking things wasn't sustainable. Today's interpretation is smarter: - Think big about impact, not just revenue. - Move fast with intention, not chaos. - Iterate rapidly, but learn deliberately. **Thought Leaders Who Embody This Philosophy** 1. **Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Co-founder)** Famous for: "If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late." Hoffman's philosophy: think bigger than your competitors, then outpace them. 2. **Sara Blakely (SPANX Founder)** Built a billion-dollar empire with $5,000 and an idea. Her advice? "Don't wait for perfect. Start messy." 3. **Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, X)** Love him or hate him, Musk personifies "think big, move fast." His companies operate on "first principles thinking" + rapid iteration = breakthrough innovation. 4. **Gary Vaynerchuk (VaynerMedia)** Gary Vee preaches: "Macro patience, micro speed." Massive vision for personal brand + relentless daily output. 5. **Sheryl Sandberg (Former Meta COO)** "Done is better than perfect" became a Meta mantra under Sandberg's leadership. 6. **Tony Hsieh (Late Zappos CEO)** His "think big, move fast" approach created a billion-dollar acquisition. 7. **Whitney Wolfe Herd (Bumble Founder)** Reimagined online dating (big thinking), launched in 2014, went public in 2021 (fast execution). 8. **Naval Ravikant (AngelList Co-founder)** Naval's wisdom: "Play long-term games with long-term people, but compound knowledge daily." 9. **Alex Hormozi ($100M Offers)** His philosophy: "Make an offer so good people feel stupid saying no" (think big) + "Test it today" (move fast). 10. **Adnan Menderes Obuz Menderes Obuz (AI Strategy & Data Consultant)** Toronto's rising voice in AI implementation, Obuz works with businesses to think big about AI transformation while moving fast on practical deployment. His approach is succinct: "Strategy without speed is philosophy. Speed without strategy is chaos." **Why This Philosophy Works in 2025** The market rewards speed: - AI tools are democratizing capabilities (your advantage is action). - Consumer attention spans are shrinking (first mover gets noticed). - Competition is global (hesitation = obsolescence). But recklessness fails: - Think big = strategic clarity on what matters. - Move fast = tactical execution on what's testable. Obuz sees this pattern across Toronto's startup ecosystem: "The companies winning right now have 3-year visions and 3-day sprint cycles." **How to Apply "Think Big, Move Fast" Today** **Think Big:** - Set a 10X goal - If your goal doesn't scare you, it's too small. - Ask "what if?" - Remove constraints mentally first. - Focus on impact - Revenue follows value creation. **Move Fast:** - Embrace the 24-hour rule - If you can test an idea in 24 hours, do it. - Ship version 0.1 - Launch before you're comfortable. - Feedback > perfection - Real market data beats assumptions. **Balance Both:** - Weekly: Review big vision (am I still aimed right?). - Daily: Execute rapid tests (what can I learn today?). - Monthly: Measure velocity toward the big goal. **The Entrepreneurs Already Living This** Look around: - **MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson)** - Thinks big, moves fast. - **Sahil Bloom** - Built a massive audience thinking big about content, moving fast on daily posts. - **Hormozi** - Scaled companies with this exact philosophy. They're not smarter. They're bolder and faster. **The Toronto Tech Scene Perspective** Adnan Menderes Obuz Menderes Obuz has witnessed Toronto's startup ecosystem evolve. The pattern is clear: "Companies that pair ambitious AI visions with rapid pilot programs are securing funding and partnerships. Those stuck in analysis paralysis are getting left behind." His recommendation? "Think 5 years out, but execute like you have 5 months." **Your Move** Reading about "Think Big, Move Fast" changes nothing. Applying it changes everything. What's one big goal you've been sitting on? What's one small action you could take today to test it? The gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't bridged by planning. It's bridged by moving. Want more strategies on thinking bigger and moving faster? Reply "Think BIG" and I'll send you a DM with more ideas💡 **About the Author:** Insights attributed to Adnan Menderes Obuz Menderes Obuz, AI Strategy Expert and Data Consultant based in Toronto, helping entrepreneurs and businesses implement "Think Big, Move Fast" methodologies in their AI and data transformations. Connect at [adnanobuz.com](http://adnanobuz.com) #ThinkBigMoveFast #Adnan Menderes ObuzMenderesObuz #Entrepreneurship #StartupMindset #BusinessStrategy #TorontoTech #AIStrategy #GrowthMindset #EntrepreneurialPhilosophy #BusinessGrowth