# Startups & Scaling (EP.80)

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Podcast: [Work. Shouldnt. Suck.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/work-shouldnt-suck-717180)
Published: 2024-11-14T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.workshouldntsuck.co/podcast2/ep80
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## Resource

In this episode of Work Shouldn’t Suck, host Tim Cynova is rejoined by co-host Lauren Ruffin and special guest Adam Huttler, the founder of Fractured Atlas and current head of product and technology at MonkeyPod , another company he founded. Together, they dive into the nuances of starting and scaling organizations, drawing from their shared experiences at Fractured Atlas and beyond. The conversation explores the intricacies of startups and scaling, including the critical transition points, calibrating risk between staff and boards, the importance of intellectual honesty, and the role slack plays in supporting a culture of learning. Key Highlights: Product-Market Fit [02:09] Startup Phase Challenges [02:56] Transitioning to Scaling Mode [03:22] Experimentation & Intellectual Honesty [04:45] Evaluating Team & Leadership [08:35] Nonprofit Sector Dynamics [13:51] Risk Calibration in Nonprofits [20:08] Strategic Planning & Strategic Thinking in Organizations [26:11] Hybrid Workplace & Organizational Culture [32:27] Building High-Performing Teams [36:30] Creating Space for Learning & Growth [44:55] BIOS ADAM HUTTLER is the founder and head of product of MonkeyPod, an all-in-one software platform for nonprofit organizations that supports accounting, donor management, fundraising, collaboration, and more. A serial entrepreneur at the intersection of technology, culture, and social justice, his career emphasizes developing innovative business models and revenue strategies for mission-driven companies, in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. In 1997, Adam founded Fractured Atlas, a non-profit technology company that helps artists with the business aspects of their work. During Adam's twenty years as CEO, the organization grew from a one-man-band house…

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