Alignment. Clarity. Tradeoffs. Dependencies. Who’s doing what? When? What does it cost? How will you measure it? 🤔 Simple questions when running a startup — but not easy to answer. Especially for founders, who face plenty of things they can’t control: markets, regulation, macro noise. What can you control? Execution. 💪 That’s where operating plans come in — they turn your big vision into a concrete, accountable roadmap. 🗺️ In this post, I share: - Four pillars of a good operating plan - Common mistakes to avoid - Practical budgeting tips (yes, including zero-based budgeting) - How to match your plan to your company’s current mode Creating a plan doesn’t have to mean drowning in paperwork or meetings. But you do need one. And you do need a handle on your runway. Happy planning! 😁