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How OKRs can revolutionize management and growth in your Startup

Victor Barros
6 min readSep 21, 2024

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OKRs: Reaching new heights… quite literally, up in the clouds! 🌥️🚀

As an entrepreneur and startup mentor, I’ve seen many strategies being applied — some successfully, others not so much — who hasn’t tried implementing the Balanced Scorecard in a startup, right? However, one framework consistently stands out: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Simple, practical, and easy to apply from day one, this tool, popularized by companies like Google, has become essential for startups looking to scale efficiently, focusing on relevant objectives and results. Let’s explore why OKRs are a game-changer for ambitious entrepreneurs and how they can boost your startup’s growth.

“OKRs have helped lead us to 10x growth, many times over. They’ve kept me and the rest of the company on time and on track when it mattered the most”Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet and co-founder of Google.

TL;DR: OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a simple, practical, and effective framework for startups aiming to scale efficiently. Popularized by companies like Google, OKRs help align your team, set ambitious goals, and measure progress with clear, quantifiable results. Unlike rigid management tools, OKRs are flexible, acting as a compass that guides direction while allowing for adjustments as your business evolves.

Why OKRs are more than just another framework

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Victor Barros
Victor Barros

Written by Victor Barros

Entrepreneur, geek, marathon runner, and hobbies from how to get a recipe for tomato sauce, nature, space exploration or AI

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