In this episode of the Organized Chaos podcast, host Nahed Khairallah is joined by Tushar Makhija, co-founder of TeamOhana. Tushar shares his unique entrepreneurial journey, from his humble beginnings in India to building a successful workforce intelligence platform. The discussion delves into the challenges of scaling a business, the importance of a strong network, and the crucial role of people in a startup's success. Tushar also offers insights into common mistakes companies make in workforce planning and how TeamOhana helps address these issues by promoting alignment between different departments.Key Topics Covered:<ul><li>Tushar Makhija's Entrepreneurial Journey</li><li>Challenges of Building a Scalable Business</li><li>The Role of People in Startup Success</li><li>Common Mistakes in Workforce Management</li><li>TeamOhana's Solution for Workforce Intelligence</li></ul>Relevant Links and Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.teamohana.com/" target="_blank">TeamOhana Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tusharmakhija" target="_blank">Tushar Makhija's LinkedIn profile</a></li></ul>Visit <a href="https://organizedchaos.fyi" target="_blank">organizedchaos.fyi</a> and subscribe to the podcast newsletter to receive additional content.Got a Question or Topic Suggestion?Connect with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/khairallahnahed/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Reach out by <a href="mailto:hello@organizedchaos.fyi" target="_blank">email</a>

Tushar Makhija, co-founder of TeamOhana, shares his journey from an immigrant to a successful SaaS entrepreneur, emphasizing the hard work and resilience required. He discusses the challenges of scaling a business, the critical role of strong networks, and his belief that "burning cash is like breathing oxygen" for growth. Tushar highlights the importance of aligning systems, processes, and people for effective workforce intelligence and fiscal responsibility, advocating for a pragmatic approach to startup growth that prioritizes clear communication and a dedicated team, even if it means challenging conventional notions of work-life balance.

Ep. 24 - Burning Cash & Building Teams: Inside a Startup Founder's Mind