Startups · 5h ago
When Founders Become Bottlenecks: The Case for a Fractional COO
Startups often slow not because work is hard, but because every decision routes through the founder. A fractional COO can systematize recurring tasks, freeing the founder for strategic work. The right time to hire is when operational questions repeat and good people wait on founder decisions.
Meridian48 take
The article makes a solid operational argument, but founders should ensure they aren't just outsourcing their own lack of delegation discipline.
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