# How to keep your business on track for success — budgeting, tools, & frameworks

> In this talk, Em Westerhold, operating partner at a16z crypto, dives into the essential building blocks of creating a robust operating plan for early-stage companies. A well-crafted operating plan is not just a roadmap—it’s a game-changer that keeps your business focused and on track for success. Jo...

- URL: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/videos/building-an-operating-plan
- Authors: [Emily Westerhold](https://a16zcrypto.com/team/emily-westerhold)
- Published: 2025-01-17
- Updated: 2025-01-29
- Focus areas: company building
- Tags: CSX 2024 (NYC), Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX), video
- Format: videos

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In this talk, Em Westerhold, operating partner at a16z crypto, dives into the essential building blocks of creating a robust operating plan for early-stage companies. A well-crafted operating plan is not just a roadmap—it’s a game-changer that keeps your business focused and on track for success. Join us as Em breaks down the key components of a high-impact operating plan, shares practical budgeting tips, and reveals tried-and-true frameworks and tools to streamline your operations. Whether you’re a founder, a team lead, or just looking to strengthen your strategic planning skills, this is a must-watch session.

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