Roles that a founder has to play on a day to day basis

A startup founder is a jack-of-all-trades, especially in the early stages. Here are some of the roles each of us founders are playing on a daily basis.

• Visionary & Strategist: Set the long-term goals and create the roadmap to get there.

• Team Leader & Culture Champion: Build a talented team and create a motivating work environment.

• Product Manager: Define the product vision, roadmap, and oversee its development.

• Financial Guardian & Fundraiser: Manage finances, secure funding, and lead fundraising efforts.

• Customer Champion & Relationship Builder: Understand customer needs and build relationships with key stakeholders.

• Marketing Maven: Craft the company's marketing strategy and messaging.

• Sales Superstar: Lead the sales efforts and close deals (especially in the early stages).

• Operations Optimizer: Ensure the smooth running of the company's day-to-day operations.

• Jack of all trades (especially in the early stages): Wear many hats and be prepared to tackle any task, including admin and payroll.

The specific roles will vary depending on the startup's stage, industry, and the founder's skillset. But founders are expected to be adaptable and resourceful, ready to take on whatever is necessary to move the company forward.

Here is the best part:

WorkDiary not only understand the work you are doing but also understands the direction you are working towards. This helps in creating super reflective summaries of what you accomplished last week, or even last month. And it guides you at the areas where you are lacking the punch!