The #1 killer of a funded startup
The #1 killer of a funded startup is not:
⌦ bleeding customers
⌦ bad product-market fit
It's the CEO who becomes the bottleneck of the company.
You can't scale if you constantly approve every decision, put out the smallest fires, and hoard tasks.
Here's a 3-step process to solve this (so you can break free from the downward spiral):
- Hire the right people:
→ Your worst employee is your fault. Invest in onboarding and training your team members so you can rely on them without drowning in a sea of anxiety.
- Give authority:
→ People reciprocate trust with reliability and commitment. So step aside and give them the space to do their job.
- Accept the gap:
→ No new team member will hit the mark as efficiently and as quickly as you. Let go of perfection and take a step forward even when they meet 60% of your standard.
Remember:
Your company will grow to its next biggest bottleneck.
Be the CEO who solves them, not the one who creates the
