Seeking Growth

Today we unpack how you can apply systems thinking in your startup and build high-value 'systems. You get the three-question framework for mapping workflows, cutting noise, and focusing on the high-value steps and how we've applied it at Zipline.io!The few chaptersDefining a “system” and why complexity naturally creeps inMapping your core workflows as “arteries” and spotting the noisy “capillaries”The three essential questions to evaluate any process:What’s the goal?How frequently does it run?How much waste or risk is in the flow?Real-world examples in recruitment and finance on pruning unnecessary stepsPractical tactics for trimming complexity and building lean, scalable operationsConnect with Us:Michael Momsen (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Zabi Rawan (linkedin.com/in/zabi-rawan)📣 Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected]

In our first mini book club, we unpack Peter Drucker’s timeless book "The Effective Executive" and how you can bring it to life in your world. Some basics: Tracking exactly where your time goesZeroing in on outcomes over tasksDoubling down on strengthsHoning in on the few priorities that drive outsized results.Along the way, we share real Zipline stories on time-blocking, weekly accountability rhythms, and the mental habits that keep our “monkey brain” in check. What we want you to really get out of this is effectiveness can be learned - it's not some trait people inherit.

Sales has become a dirty word—known for aggressive tactics, high-pressure targets, and customer frustration. MM and Zabi sit down to talk through why this doesn’t work, especially in B2B SaaS.We share exactly what great sales looks like: genuine problem-solving, aligning closely with customer pain, and building real relationships. How Zipline built a strong sales culture, deep product<>sales collaboration, why hiring for culture matters, how product agility makes selling easier, and why we believe in rewarding high performers generously.If you’re tired of traditional sales or curious how a startup like Zipline actually makes sales enjoyable and effective, listen in.P.S. Yes we're hiring for sales role right now! If this resonated, reach out!-- Check out our latest roles: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zipline-io/posts/?feedView=allConnect with Us:Michael Momsen (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Zabi Rawan (linkedin.com/in/zabi-rawan)📣 Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected]

We're back! Maddie's left for Ireland 🇮🇪 for new adventures and we've been working in the background on a refresh as Zabi comes on board!In this episode we cover what inspired the rebrand (hint: we're seeking growth at Zipline!) who is this for and what you can expect over the coming months. SynopsisThe rebrand was inspired by Zipline, our startup gearing up to scale up. With this refocus, our thinking and questioning has shifted away from raw startup career advice to broader lessons learnt by Mike and the team.We want ambitious individual contributors, aspirational execs and founders to go "💡ahh yeh that makes so much sense".We'll focus on 3 areas throughout the poddyOur current thinking (and lessons learnt) on all things scale-ups Reflections on the past; what we did, why and how our thinking has evolvedCoaching and mentorship; how to approach 1:1s; how to write briefs to executives and the psychology of the modern-day knowledge worker. -- Check out our latest roles: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zipline-io/posts/?feedView=allConnect with Us:Michael Momsen (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Zabi Rawan (linkedin.com/in/zabi-rawan)📣 Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected]

We've all got some level of perfectionism in us which leads us to trying to optimise everything. In this episode we chat about how to "cook just right" anything you work on - How to identify when you're over optimising - How to prioritise the right things to optimise for - How to think through the tension of high quality and realistic effort