What Startups Must Learn to Scale

On the topic of structure, I think it's also vital in building an effective culture. Culture is important to retention; especially for those veterans with lots of valuable, day-one knowledge. Without some kind of belief structure that keeps existing workers and new hires on the same page, how can you possibly work toward the same goal effectively?

imo, it's unwillingness to delegate that is the biggest sinker of startup ships.

delegation is useful for more than mere business efficiency. it also helps founders -- who may be new to leadership themselves -- build their personal formidability.

people notice the difference between someone who is accustomed to leading others and someone who isn't, and it can make or break a new company when investors are theones noticing.