Free Lesson
Rethinking the Myth of Perfect Planning for Startups
30 min
Sep 23, 2024 3:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
What you'll learn
Myth: Planning is about setting goals and budgets
Truth: Planning is about alignment—Learn how to get your team on the same page and navigate unpredictable growth.
Myth: Forecasts need to be accurate
Truth: Every forecast is wrong. They force teams to talk, align, and adjust, which is where real progress happens.
Myth: Planning follows a linear process
Planning in a startup is messy, dynamic, and anything but linear. Learn how to adapt to changes and seize opportunities
Why this topic matters
Most startups get strategic planning wrong. They focus on getting the numbers right, setting rigid goals, and hitting targets.
The reality? 100% of forecasts are wrong. Planning is a human experience—aligning people, encouraging conversation, and adjusting to rapid changes.
We'll flip the script on traditional planning and show you how to plan smarter in high-growth environments.
You'll learn from

Casey Woo
CEO @ Operators Guild. 7x COO/CFO with 20+ years in high-growth tech.
