Entrepreneurs on Fire From Start-up to Grown-up: How to Avoid Common Mistakes Founders Make with Alisa Cohn: An EOFire Classic from 2021
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Jan 11, 2025 
Alisa Cohn, an executive coach with experience at major firms like Venmo and Etsy, shares invaluable insights for founders transitioning from startups to thriving organizations. She emphasizes setting directions over rigid goals and the significance of effective hiring and onboarding. Cohn provides strategies for productive meetings and communication, advocating for a culture of continuous improvement. The discussion highlights building sustainable teams while mastering the nuances of leadership, setting the stage for long-term success.
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Focus on Consistent Action
- Focus on consistent action and process over setting goals.
- Take action day after day, week after week, to achieve your dreams.
Prioritize Organization Over Product
- Founders mistakenly prioritize product/technology over organizational health.
- Building a thriving organization with structure and people management is key.
The Austin Founder
- A founder in Austin neglected team management, focusing only on product development.
- This led to near mutiny, highlighting the importance of structure and support.
