Founder Answers

Targeted questions and answers to help you navigate the challenges of scaling your startup. Find practical guidance on operating models, planning, leadership, hiring, and more.

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Operating Model & Strategy

5 answers

Building scalable systems, strategic planning, and organizational structure

• How do I create a scalable operating model for my company?

• How do I know if my company has outgrown its current operating model?

• How do I turn my strategy into an actionable execution plan?

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Planning & Execution

8 answers

OKRs, planning rhythms, prioritization, and execution systems

• When should a scaleup introduce OKRs or a formal planning rhythm?

• What is the simplest way to run annual planning in a 40 to 100 person company?

• How do I prioritise when everything feels important?

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Leadership & Accountability

8 answers

Building leadership teams, accountability systems, and decision-making frameworks

• How do I hold senior leaders accountable without micromanaging?

• How do I transition from founder led decisions to team led decisions?

• How do I realign a leadership team that has drifted?

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Hiring & People

9 answers

Building scalable hiring processes, onboarding, and team development

• How do I create a scalable hiring process that works for a growing team?

• How do I maintain quality of hiring when scaling headcount quickly?

• How do I onboard new employees effectively as we scale?

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Sales & Revenue

6 answers

Building predictable pipelines, sales processes, and revenue systems

• How do I build a predictable sales pipeline?

• How do I evaluate whether my sales team is performing?

• How do I build a coaching culture within my sales team?

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Growth & Scaling

6 answers

Managing growth velocity, expansion, and scaling challenges

• How do I know if we are growing too fast?

• What are the signs we are ready for international expansion?

• How do I prepare the organisation for international expansion?

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Metrics & Measurement

3 answers

Building dashboards, tracking performance, and using data effectively

• How do I build a simple system for tracking company wide metrics?

• How do I improve operational visibility across teams?

• How do I diagnose whether problems in the business are due to strategy or execution?

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