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Be a gap filler
Insight from Elad Gil
A gap filler is the perfect phrase for operation generalist folks like us.
Firstbase.io, the previous startup I worked at, was growing so fast that I at some point owned:
Growth (Paid marketing, SEO, content)
Compliance (Legal, state compliance)
Business Operations (Business processing, customer experience)
People Ops (Hiring, recruiting, organizational structure)
Finance (Vendor management, financial modeling)
Product (Strategy, mapping, launching)
And more!
If you want to stand out, you need to stack experiences. The best way to start stacking is to sign up for “side gigs.”
Side gigs are jobs that aren’t your direct responsibility but that you know will help your leader and business.
Opportunities like this allow you to build a reputation. By getting more exposure to other functions, you’ll be fast-tracked for a promotion.
Promotions often require work with a cross-org impact, which these kinds of projects can help with.
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