Great breakdown! One challenge many startups face is not just deciding when to adopt Kubernetes, but also understanding whether a managed Kubernetes approach or an enterprise platform like OpenShift better fits their operational maturity and scaling needs.
For those evaluating container orchestration strategies, this comparison provides useful insights into the key differences between Kubernetes and OpenShift, including deployment, security, and management considerations:
icertglobal.com/blog/kubernetes-or-opens-hift-key…
The readiness checklist and stage-based decision framework you mentioned are especially valuable, as infrastructure choices should align with both technical requirements and team capabilities.