How We Keep Our Startup Aligned: The Power of Weekly Meetings
Running a startup means living in two worlds — building fast for the next demo while keeping the whole team aligned on the bigger vision.
As a founder, I’ve learned that one of the most powerful habits we can build isn’t fancy tools or frameworks — it’s a consistent, focused weekly meeting.
Our team has only nine people, but every week we take a moment to realign, share progress, and unblock each other. It’s simple, but it works.
Here’s the structure we follow:
1. Start with Wins
Each person shares one quick win or learning from last week. It keeps the energy positive and focused on progress.
2. Focus on the Product & Demo
We go through updates using a simple format:
✅ Done ⚙️ Doing ⛔ Blocked 🎯 Next
The goal is to identify blockers fast — not to give long reports.
3. Talk About the Business
Every week, we pick one management topic to discuss. Sometimes it’s roadmap alignment, sometimes it’s marketing before the demo, sometimes it’s hiring. Just one topic — to keep it sharp.
4. End with Action & Clarity
Before we close, we make sure everyone knows what to do next and who owns it.
And finally, I like to ask one simple question:
“What will make this week a success for us?”
It’s amazing how much clarity that one question brings.
Weekly meetings aren’t about control — they’re about connection and rhythm.
When the team moves in sync, even the toughest demo feels a little easier.