Evolution of a Startup CEO: From Product Focus to Company Building

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This chapter explores the journey of a startup CEO transitioning from a hands-on product creator to a strategic company builder, emphasizing the challenges and necessity of delegation as the team grows. It discusses key tasks for a phase two CEO, such as hiring leadership, setting company purpose, and managing senior executives. The importance of aligning the team with the company's mission, strategy, and metrics framework is underscored for effective leadership and growth.

Episode 111: In today's episode, I talk about transitioning from early-stage founder to late-stage CEO. I read the essay, The second job of a startup CEO by Ali Rowghan, Managing Director at Y Combinator, the former COO of Twitter, and CFO of Disney. Ali breaks down the three distinct jobs of a startup CEO and how to go from being a stage 1 doer-in-chief to a stage 2 company-builder-in-chief.

Original Essay: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/3k-the-second-job-of-a-startup-ceo

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