Hiring; working closely with mentors, coaches, advisors, and early employees; networking; acquiring customers; raising capital; staying informed about the market and the existing competitors; thinking about the company's mission, vision, and values to create a positive culture within the company.
If interested, you may also refer to Fred Wilson's post on "What a CEO Does" at https://avc.com/2010/08/what-a-c.... Also, there is a great book by Mahendra Ramsinghani and Brad Feld called 'Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors.' In the book, you'll find an amazing PDF entitled 'Key Responsibilities of the CEO and the Board.' This PDF is a summary of Fred Wilson's post.
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