Field notes
Methodology, archetypes, and the work behind the score.
Notes on what we're learning from the organizations using Melio Prism, plus deeper looks at the archetypes and the math under the hood.
July 25, 2026 · Matt West
The succession checklist nobody wants to start
A practical checklist for founder-led companies starting the succession conversation, built around one question: what breaks if you disappear for 90 days?
Read articleJuly 25, 2026 · Matt West
Stuck between growth and scaling? Here's how to tell.
Growth and scaling feel identical from the inside. Here are the signs you've quietly crossed from one into the other, and what breaks if you don't notice.
Read articleMay 3, 2026 · Matt West
Welcome to the Melio Prism blog
Why we built Melio Prism, and what you can expect from this space.
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