APRIL 20208ith a new startup nearly every single day, sustainability is the real key. Every day is a new challenge and a new learning as nobody has done your job before, not even you! However, the best part is no matter how challenging and unattainable your goal may seem it is achievable! The CEO of a startup is like a multi-functional entity. He/she is the employee, leader, manager, strategist, advisor thereby playing multi-faceted roles. At the onset, it is imperative to bring one's own life experiences and values to the table. However, sustainability SIX MOST IMPORTANT ROLES OF A STARTUP CEOBy Arjun Bajaj, Founder & CEO, DaiwaYoung talent Arjun has set on his entrepreneural journey of building the best technology at most the affordable prices, exclusive for the Indian marketIN MY OPINIONWentails some added qualities and roles a young CEO must imbibe. Let's understand six such important roles a startup CEO must play.VISION: The vision of a startup company is but the vision of the CEO. It is this vision the employees will strive to execute and translate into reality. Thus having a realistic and precise vision is the foundation stone on which the company is built. Base your vision after through research and analysis of your product market. This will help you to determine the distinct role of your company and fill in the loop holes accordingly. A clear vision will rid you off illusions and assumptions and keep you grounded.TEAM BUILDING: No amount of vision and objective will substantiate into reality without a productive team. As a young CEO, you are the team builder, team member and even occupying your own distinct place, that of the team leader. As a young CEO, identify the strengths & weaknesses of your team and synergize their potential in order to convert the vision into reality. Successful CEOs are also the ones who put their words to action. After all, the best way to lead a team is by being an example first. This
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