Opening the books: How transparent should startups be?

Opening the books: How transparent should startups be?

About the event

“Radical transparency” is taking off — in the wake of big tech’s misdemeanours, a cluster of companies are ditching the closed-door approach. How candid should startups be when communicating, both internally and externally? This Sifted Talks will explore the open startup movement — is it a good approach for startups to adopt?

We'll be discussing

  1. Making metrics public: What challenges come with showing your financials? How will that impact customer acquisition and investment down the line?
  2. Beyond publicity: What are the operational practicalities of implementing “radical transparency”? Is this movement just a marketing tactic — or an opportunity for ongoing improvement?
  3. Getting ahead of the gossip: Admitting mistakes and sharing difficult news isn’t easy — how can founders navigate challenging conversations?

Speakers

Nick Franklin

Nick Franklin

Founder and CEO

ChartMogul

Anna Gullstrand

Anna Gullstrand

Acting CEO

Mentimeter

Jenny Saft

Jenny Saft

Cofounder

Apryl

Moderators

Zosia Wanat

Zosia Wanat

Senior CEE correspondent

Sifted

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