General Manager

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Define Goals: Collaborate with the founders or leadership team to establish short- and long-term goals.
• Operational Planning: Translate high-level strategy into actionable operational plans.
• Resource Allocation: Prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively to maximize impact.

2. Team Leadership and Development

• Recruitment: Help build and manage a high-performing team by identifying talent needs and participating in hiring.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop employees to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Culture Building: Foster a positive, high-performance company culture.

3. Operations Oversight

• Process Development: Establish efficient processes and workflows to improve productivity and scalability.
• Budget Management: Oversee budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Vendor and Partner Relations: Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

4. Financial Performance

• Revenue Growth: Drive strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• KPI Monitoring: Track key performance indicators and provide regular reports to founders or the board.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensure healthy cash flow and financial stability.

5. Market and Competitor Analysis

• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market changes, and competitor activities.
• Adaptation: Use insights to refine strategy and improve competitive positioning.

6. Stakeholder Communication

• Founders and Board: Act as a bridge between the operational team and the founders or board of directors, providing updates and insights.
• External Relationships: Represent the startup at industry events, with investors, and in public-facing opportunities.

7. Crisis Management

• Problem Solving: Address operational challenges and crises decisively and effectively.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks proactively and develop contingency plans.

8. Scaling and Growth

• Scalability: Prepare the organization for scaling operations, including identifying bottlenecks and resolving them.
• Expansion: Explore and implement strategies for entering new markets or verticals.

9. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Team Synergy: Ensure collaboration between different teams (e.g., marketing, sales, tech, operations) to achieve unified goals.
• Agility: Adapt plans quickly based on feedback and unforeseen challenges.