Why I Left My VP Role for a Seed-Stage Startup | Inside Beehive's Growth Story | Preeya Goenka - E47

In this episode, we sit down with Preeya, COO of Beehive, to discuss her journey from being a VP at a large tech company to joining Beehive as employee. Learn how she helped scale the company from seed stage to Series B, growing from 8 to 80+ employees. Priya shares insights on startup operations, remote work culture, board management, and making the leap from big tech to early-stage startups.

Priya shares how she:

• Transitioned from a VP role to an early-stage startup
• Helped scale Beehive from 8 to 80+ employees through Series B
• Built and maintains a successful remote-first company culture
• Navigates board management and metric tracking
• Approaches goal setting and prioritization in a high-growth environment

Whether you're considering joining a startup or already in a leadership role, Priya's insights on scaling operations and building successful teams are invaluable!

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Background 3:29 - Evaluating Early-Stage Companies 6:18 - First 90 Days at a Startup 8:41 - Transitioning Industries 11:22 - Understanding the Chief of Staff Role 14:16 - Red Flags When Joining Early-Stage Companies 16:38 - Compensation Structure in Startups 21:57 - Scaling from 8 to 80 Employees 29:06 - Remote vs In-Person Work Culture 31:42 - Prioritization and Goal Setting 34:27 - Board Management and Metrics 48:39 - Importance of Mentorship 55:04 - Future of Beehive 56:15 - Book and Resource Recommendations 57:21 - Support Systems for Startup Life 58:09 - Personal Growth and Freedom

Connect with Preeya: Email: priya@beehive.com Website: https://beehive.com

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