AbstractOps Composed: The startup operating guide
AbstractOps Composed: The startup operating guide
Origin: the checklist for incorporation & beyond
Origin: which decisions are one-way?
Origin: which decisions are one-way?
When
Vendor Switching Cost
One-way Door (Hard to Switch)
11
Heavy Door (Takes Some Effort)
15
Two-way Door (Easy to Switch)
4
Revolving Door (Multi-Platform)
5
What needs to be done
What needs to be done
What needs to be done
What needs to be done
Week 0: Prepare Scaffolding
4
Set up email
Set up password manager
Set up virtual mailbox
Purchase your domain
Week 1: Incorporation & Governance
5
Incorporate 🥳
Action by Incorporator; Bylaws; Founder stock issuances & 83(b); Register EIN
Register with SoS where founders live
Bylaws / charter amendments (optional)
Set up bank account
Week 2: Essential Tools
4
Set up internal chat
E-sign solution
Set up library of legal templates
Reimburse personal expenses
When you Start Operating
5
Set up payroll
Register with DoL/DoR
Get benefits if needed
Set up a corporate card
Set up bookkeeping software
When you Need it
10
Issue Tracking
Payment Processing
Subscription Management
International Hiring
Design
CRM
Cap Table Management
Business Insurance
Company-sponsored SPV (aka Roll-up Vehicle)
Run Background Checks
Use Existing Tool
7
Knowledge Management
Books & Accounting
Financial Planning
Applicant Tracking System
Vendor Management
Expense Mangement
Treasury
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