Your startup is growing. Why does it still feel messy?

​Many startups reach a stage where demand exists but execution becomes harder. As teams grow, decisions move through the founder, internal communication increases, and routine work starts requiring constant follow-ups. Nothing is “broken”, but work depends too much on individuals and progress slows. This session focuses on that operating stage.

​Gautam Varma, Head of Zoho for Startups, will discuss patterns he has observed across scaling startups and how companies introduce basic structure before complexity builds up. The conversation will cover defining ownership, setting simple workflows, reducing dependency on the founder, and creating accountability across teams without making the organisation rigid. The emphasis is on practical approaches founders and early operators can apply immediately.

​This is not a product walkthrough. It is a working discussion on how growing startups organise day-to-day execution so teams can operate independently and founders can focus on core decisions. The session is relevant for founders, early employees, and anyone handling operations or coordination inside a startup.

​Part of Together Labs by She Capital, in collaboration with Zoho.