OperGreat's profile picture. Hi! I've been COO of a VC/PE backed startup for 10+ yrs. I started in my role knowing zero, & now I want to share my knowledge so you don't have to do the same!

Operationally Great

@OperGreat

Hi! I've been COO of a VC/PE backed startup for 10+ yrs. I started in my role knowing zero, & now I want to share my knowledge so you don't have to do the same!

Ever wonder what kind of due diligence PE firms ask for? Check out my series on operationallygreat.com/fundraising-%2…


Are you paying lawyers $1k+ to do a simple trademark for you? It's really not that hard. operationallygreat.com/f/the-trademar…


If you describe your business idea by how it differs from competitors, it's probably not the best idea.


As long as you don’t do too many things wrong, you really only need to get a few things right to be successful.


Who is NOT putting $10k in 9.6% Treasury bonds rn?


If you can't retain top employees, your company will fail.


Product is not the only thing that will make your startup a success. As you enter the growth stage you need as much focus on these areas: - Operations - Customer Success - HR - Finance - Legal


If you have an angry customer, the best thing you can do is listen. The majority of the time they just want somebody to hear them.


Don't be afraid to lose customers by increasing your prices. Customers that leave because of it were never going to stay anyway.


Here's why you should be lending stablecoins, even with company cash operationallygreat.com/office-managem…


The risk level on lending stablecoins is low enough now that you should be safely investing your company's cash for >10% APY.


Startups operating in stealth mode typically end up being huge disappointments. Prove me wrong


Where do you park your company's cash? Keep it in savings or invest?


Pharma startup idea I'm funding Daily pill for imposter syndrome


Solopreneurs be like: Here's my 3 step guide anyone can follow to do that thing I didn't actually do myself. 1. Do that thing 2. Repeat it every day 3. Utilize these 16 SaaS tools 4. Look for signals 5. Watch your side hustle grow to >$1mm


The many stages of getting acquired: Elation>Stress>Stress>Stress>Extreme Fear>Anticipation>Elation>Sleep


Ever wonder what it costs to get acquired? Spoiler: Investment Bankers make BANK operationallygreat.com/office-managem…


Anyone else continue to do their own books 10 years into running their startup bc of trust issues? No? Just me? Cool


What parts of running a startup are not talked about enough?


It's all new to me, so bear with me while I find the tone for my writing. I want my posts to be informative, but not boring, and I appreciate any feedback! I'm typically just posting things as soon as I finish writing, and then going back and editing later!


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