Equity Found: Sara Spangelo, Swarm
Aug 6, 2021
Sara Spangelo, Co-founder and CEO of Swarm, shares insights from her thrilling journey in the space industry. With nearly 100 tiny satellites orbiting, she discusses overcoming challenges in building a startup that focuses on affordable satellite connectivity. Spangelo delves into effective leadership strategies, the art of pitching, and the importance of fostering a diverse team culture. She provides a humorous take on the doubts faced during her transition from stable jobs at NASA and Google X to entrepreneurship, emphasizing teamwork and innovation as keys to success.
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Goal Setting and Communication
- Regularly clarify your top goals, even if they seem obvious.
- This helps streamline communication and align the organization.
Embracing Change
- Embrace change as a constant in startups.
- Framing change as the norm makes adjustments less jarring for the team.
Building Frameworks
- Develop basic frameworks for key processes like hiring and compensation.
- These provide structure and build trust, even if they evolve.