Ryan Delk, COO of Omni, and Jared Fliesler, COO of Scribd, dive into the dynamic role of COOs in startups, likening their work to that of bumblebees—always buzzing around to ensure smooth operations. They tackle effective hiring tactics for senior roles, emphasizing personal involvement and alignments with company culture. Goal-setting and transparent performance reviews are highlighted as keys to team success. Lastly, they discuss the balance of compensation, championing equity to foster long-term commitment from employees.
