Managing @ startups

Making friendson every coast

Then…and now

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Managing peers

Peers: influencing friends

• Flat hierarchy = equal responsibility

• Set regular meetings and come prepared

• Learn from your peers

• Build friendship

Managing down

Down: empowerment

• Give ownership

• Set milestones

• Lead by example

• Don’t forget to say “thanks”

Managing up

Up: come prepared

• Set reasonable expectations

• Good managers want advice, not “yes”

• Ask for feedback

• Give solutions not complaints

LIKE A BOSS

Managing diversity

Diversity: respect differences

• Think beyond gender, color, sexual preference

• Respect different schedules and mindsets

• Building culture is just as important as deadlines

Managing yourself

Self: set goals

• Set your own schedule and deadlines

• Reveal your many talents

• Learn, test, learn

• Take responsibility for your own career

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