Foundational Strategy

Great leadership starts with intentional design. This section helps founders understand how to structure their organization for growth—not just survival. It covers when to formalize leadership roles, how to differentiate between hiring individual contributors vs. executives, and how to evaluate candidates for potential as well as expertise. It sets the foundation for scalable team building and thoughtful leadership composition.

Startup Org Design: Building for Scale, Not Just Survival

Early organizational structure shapes decision speed, clarity, and accountability. Build with tomorrow in mind—even at day one.

1–2 weeks of planning
Revisit every 6–12 months

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Hiring: Individual Contributors vs. Executive Leaders

Hiring ICs and execs requires different approaches. Knowing the difference ensures you fill the right gaps at the right stage.

2–3 weeks per hire
Revisit frameworks every 6–12 months

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Hiring for Potential vs. Expertise

Startups need people who grow with the business. Balancing potential and proven skill is key to hiring that scales.

1–2 weeks setup; ongoing per hire

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