Key Takeaways:

• 16 Hours Saved Weekly: Time reallocated from compliance and operational research to product development and fundraising.
• Accelerated Hiring: Confidence in operational stability allowed for faster full-time hires.
• Seamless Compliance Management: Chore handled state, federal, and financial regulations efficiently.
• Strategic Focus: Freed up time for investor relations, product development, and team engagement.

Testimonial:

"Chore has been an absolute game-changer for us. They took care of everything: compliance, financial diligence, and operational logistics, so I could focus on building our product and fundraising. Without Chore, I would have spent two full days per week researching legal and tax requirements instead of leading my team and developing our technology. Their support gave me the confidence to make my first full-time hires faster and operate with agility. Any founder who wants to scale without bottlenecks should work with Chore."

— Matt Hargett, Founder, Rebecker Specialties

Overview:

Rebecker Specialties, a cutting-edge company using spatial computing to turn data into intelligence, faced significant operational challenges as an early-stage startup. Founder Matt Hargett had to navigate a complex landscape of compliance, legal requirements, and tax obligations while bootstrapping the business. With a lean team and no internal expertise in these areas, Matt spent excessive time researching regulations and ensuring the company remained compliant.

Despite working with legal partners, many operational tasks still required his direct oversight. The burden of compliance, incorporation logistics, state tax laws, and hiring best practices consumed nearly two full days per week, preventing him from fully focusing on product development and investor engagement. Without a dedicated operations resource, scaling efficiently while maintaining compliance felt overwhelming.

Challenges Before Chore:

• Operational Burden: Navigating incorporation laws, state tax compliance, and employment regulations required hours of research each week.
• Bottlenecked Growth: Time spent on back-office tasks delayed product innovation and slowed hiring decisions.
• Lack of Internal Expertise: The small team lacked dedicated operations, legal, and compliance knowledge, making it difficult to manage requirements effectively.

Solution:

Chore seamlessly integrated into Rebecker Specialties’ operations, providing expert support for compliance, HR, and financial diligence. A dedicated operations partner took full ownership of managing legal and financial processes, freeing Matt to focus on strategic growth. With Chore handling the operational complexities, Matt gained confidence in his ability to scale and make key hires earlier than expected.

Results:

1. Time Reallocation:
   • Chore saved Matt 16 hours per week by taking over compliance tracking, tax research, and regulatory oversight.
   • Allowed Matt to dedicate more time to product development, investor relations, and team leadership.
2. Accelerated Hiring & Growth:
   • Chore’s operational stability enabled Matt to hire full-time employees faster, avoiding delays in product development.
   • Reduced risk and uncertainty around compliance, making the transition from self-funded to a scalable team smoother.
3. Seamless Compliance Management:
   • Chore ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, removing the need for ongoing legal research.
   • Provided proactive guidance on employment laws, payroll setup, and tax obligations across multiple states.
4. Strategic Enablement:
   • By removing the weight of operational uncertainty, Chore empowered Matt to focus on building a game-changing product.
   • Strengthened investor confidence by ensuring Rebecker Specialties operated with financial and legal diligence from day one.

Conclusion:

For early-stage founders balancing product development and compliance, Chore acts as a supercharged operations partner - removing bottlenecks, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic growth. Matt Hargett and Rebecker Specialties now operate with the agility needed to scale efficiently, without sacrificing financial and legal diligence. Chore doesn’t just help founders save time, it gives them the freedom to innovate, grow, and lead with confidence.