Helping founders fix... • 3m
Life experiences as a Startup Manager: In one of my past teams, we had a colleague who always delivered when the stakes were highest. Naturally, I leaned on him more often for critical work. Soon, whispers of “favoritism” started. This allegation even reached the HR and during a casual catch-up, I was asked this same question i.e. if I'm giving more opportunities to this resource. My response was simple... Instead of calling it favoritism, why don't they ask “What do I need to do to become the person the manager trusts with responsibilities? Also, I had the productivity metrics in hand to show the resource's capabilities. Here’s the truth: every leader depends on reliability. When you know someone will deliver without excuses, they become your go-to. Not because you like them more, but because they help the entire team move forward. in short, “Favoritism” is the easiest accusation a manager can face. But let me tell you backing your best performer is not bias, it’s survival. #TheStartupManager
Helping founders fix... • 3m
Here's an acronym that helped me build the most competent team.. K.G.F. - not the movie, but a mindset. K - Keep knowledge flowing G - Gain trust, earn respect F - Find and nurture talent before you need it. I consider this as the fundamental rul
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Zoom had a once-in-a-lifetime moment — and they blew it. At its 2020 peak, Zoom’s market cap soared past $150B. They were printing money, everyone was using them, and they had massive brand momentum. They could’ve: – Acquired breakout startups (Loo
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Helping founders fix... • 3m
During layoffs, many managers feel safe believing they have the trust of the founders and their jobs are secure. But the harsh reality is when juniors are let go, it is the managers whose productivity takes the biggest hit. So let’s open it up... A
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This would’ve been the perfect time for a startup like WhiteHat Jr to teach vibecoding instead of traditional coding. Everyone’s saying coding is dying because of AI—and they’re not wrong. AI can now generate entire apps faster than beginners can l
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