Of all the challenges I've faced as the head of a startup, learning how to let go of things while growing fast has been one of the toughest. In the early stages, every founder is a master of all trades—there's no other way to get off the ground. But as your company scales, it's important to let go of some of those responsibilities.
This is something startup CEOs and founders hear all the time, but "Just delegate!" is a far cry from practical advice. So here's a look at the five key activities I've had to learn how to let go of, and what it took for me to relinquish control.
