06/03/2026
Forbes asked experienced leaders which non-financial metrics they track to gauge long-term success.
Saeed Amidi, CEO of Plug and Play, pointed to startup traction β specifically how often startups engage with corporations through pilots and partnerships. When those connections turn into real collaboration, it signals that startups are gaining real market adoption and moving forward, which is where long-term value in venture actually starts.
Read the full story: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2026/05/28/the-non-financial-metrics-experienced-leaders-use-to-measure-success/