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How Founders Can Establish an Effective Operating Rhythm That Scales, With David Politis

How Founders Can Establish an Effective Operating Rhythm That Scales, With David Politis

Update: 2025-03-19
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Your startup’s biggest risk isn’t running out of money—it’s running out of alignment.In this episode of The Drafting Table, I sit down with David Politis, founder of BetterCloud, to unpack one of the most underrated yet critical skills every founder needs: building an effective operating rhythm.We cover:✅ Why every startup needs a structured operating rhythm (even at 5 people!)✅ How to run all-hands meetings that actually keep teams aligned✅ The CEO’s job as the Chief Repeat Officer and why repetition matters✅ Why investor communication should happen every 2 weeks—not just at board meetings✅ How a single company-wide goal (“100 Customers”) transformed BetterCloud’s growthWhether you’re leading a team of five or scaling past 500, these battle-tested frameworks will help you build an operating rhythm that keeps everyone aligned, motivated, and moving in the same direction.

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How Founders Can Establish an Effective Operating Rhythm That Scales, With David Politis

How Founders Can Establish an Effective Operating Rhythm That Scales, With David Politis

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