How I made founder-only tasks delegable in 7 days:

Nicolas Cava
Edited onEdited on Sep 30, 2025
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How I made founder-only tasks delegable in 7 days:

🔸 Day 1: Map + prioritize Brain dump every founder-only task in a spreadsheet. Mark what's truly critical vs. what could be delegated.

🔸 Day 2: Document processes Turn tasks that still need your input into checklists. Add decision rules + pitfalls so they can run without you.

🔸 Day 3: Pick + train an owner Pick someone you trust and will benefit. Walk them through the system. Then step back.

🔸 Day 4: Start small Hand off low-risk 20-minute tasks or bite-sized chunks. Coach fast. Correct fast.

🔸 Day 5: Draw decision boundaries Cover what they own vs. what escalates. No gray zones. No confusion.

🔸 Day 6: Build async cadence Replace constant check-ins with dashboards + written updates. Information flows without bottlenecks.

🔸 Day 7: Retro + iterate Run a retro: what worked, what failed. Refine the docs, the process, and your own habits.

Which task would you hand off first? Let me know. 👇

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