Masters of Scale Strategy Session: Advice from Elan Lee and Sarah Robb O’Hagan
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Jul 26, 2025 
Elan Lee, the founder and CEO of Exploding Kittens, teams up with Sarah Robb O’Hagan, a leader behind brands like Gatorade and Equinox, to tackle essential questions from early-stage founders. They dive into the nuances of delegation and timing for business expansion. Lee and O’Hagan share insights on the importance of building strategic partnerships and maintaining a core mission. Their discussion reveals effective communication techniques and the delicate balance between growth and authenticity in entrepreneurial journeys.
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Communication Through Context
- Elan Lee learned effective communication by entertaining and managing his siblings with different interests and attention spans.
- This taught him to always provide context from the beginning, preventing confusion in communication.
Choose Partners by Mission Fit
- Choose partners who align strongly with your mission and values to form credible and effective collaborations.
- Focus on a relevant group of companies where your goals and responsibilities are well matched.
Delegate When Different Work Happens
- Delegate as soon as you accept that different work output is not necessarily bad work.
- Define clear goals and boundaries, then mentor your team to empower effective delegation.