At Work with The Ready AUA: How To Design a Startup OS From Scratch?
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Jan 19, 2026 Starting fresh with a new company may sound appealing, but it can lead to pitfalls. The hosts explore designing an organizational operating system without the burden of traditional methods. They advocate for minimalist practices that emerge from real tension. Delaying system building until common pain is felt is key, along with avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions. Establishing a regular operating rhythm and utilizing tools like Kanban boards promotes effective work flow. Lastly, embracing 'sky sensing' helps teams adapt to changing trends.
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Keep It Minimum Viable
- Resist over-designing your org operating system early and default to
Wait Until It Hurts
- Wait until there is shared pain before building complex scaffolding for everyone on the team.
No Single Framework Fits All
- One-size-fits-all frameworks rarely work across roles and levels in an organization.