Lessons From Scaling a Startup to 100+ Employees

When WebiMax was a four-person operation, I could touch every part of the business. By the time we crossed a hundred employees, that instinct had become a liability. Scaling forced me to change how I led.

Hire ahead of the curve

The best time to hire strong leaders is before you desperately need them. Waiting until you're underwater guarantees a rushed decision.

Systematize the repeatable

Anything you do more than a few times should have a process. Systems free your best people to focus on the work that actually requires judgment.

Protect the culture

Culture doesn't scale by accident. As you grow, you have to be deliberate about the values you reward and the behavior you tolerate.