The Founder's Guide to Writing Effective Investor Updates
Writing an effective update is one of the most high-leverage activities a founder can engage in! The impact for effort is incredibly high, yet surprisingly, few founders do this well. This field guide will help you craft updates that keep your investors informed, engaged, and ready to support your venture.
The Immense Burden of Being a Founder
Being a founder, especially the CEO, means bearing the weight of immense responsibility and pressure. It is important to understand these pain points and how to deal with them.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Developing an Ownership Culture
Clarifying ownership creates agency. Giving people agency grows the capacity of the people and the organization. But it’s not easy. Here are some traps to avoid.
Developing an Ownership Culture
Clarifying ownership creates agency. Agency tends to increase effort and initiative. When you take agency away, people shrink.
The CEO's Communication Compass: Accuracy vs. Precision
Be clear. Be brief. Focus on the future. This will make you a better communicator, and help your team and your investors stay aligned to the mission.