Key Takeaways:

• 10–20 Hours Saved Weekly: Time reallocated from operational tasks to strategic priorities.
• Seamless Compliance & Operations: Chore managed HR, legal, finance, and administrative workflows efficiently.
• Efficient Scaling: Ensured operational foundations were in place for early-stage growth.
• Strategic Focus: Allowed David to focus on product development, team building, and fundraising.

Testimonial:

"Chore has been a game-changer for me as a second-time founder. The first time around, I spent up to 50% of my time dealing with operational tasks—HR, legal, finance, and compliance—things that weren’t the best use of my time. This time, I knew I needed a partner who could take all of that off my plate. Chore has saved me 10–20 hours per week, allowing me to focus on what really matters: building The Swarm and scaling our team. Founders should be spending their time wisely, and Chore ensures I can do just that."

— David Connors, Founder & CEO, The Swarm

Overview:

The Swarm, a startup developing a talent operating system for early-stage startups, encountered significant operational challenges during its formation. As a second-time founder, David Connors knew firsthand how much time could be consumed by administrative work—compliance, HR, finance, and payroll. The burden of managing these tasks internally was immense and detracted from his core responsibilities of growing the company, talking to investors, and hiring the best talent.

Instead of hiring an internal operations team, manually managing spreadsheets, or juggling multiple project management tools like Trello or Asana, David sought an all-in-one solution. He turned to Chore to establish the necessary operational infrastructure from day one.

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Challenges Before Chore:

• Time-Consuming Administrative Work: HR, payroll, legal, and compliance took up to 10–20 hours per week.
• Lack of Operational Infrastructure: Managing documents, contractor payments, and compliance manually was inefficient.
• Complex Fundraising Preparation: Keeping legal and financial documents organized for investor due diligence was a challenge.

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Solution:

Chore seamlessly integrated into The Swarm’s operations, handling HR, payroll, compliance, and financial administration. By taking care of these tasks proactively, Chore ensured that David could focus on hiring the best team, refining his go-to-market strategy, and scaling the company.

Results:

1. Significant Time Savings:
   • Chore saved David 10–20 hours per week, allowing more time for high-value strategic work.
   • Freed him from operational distractions so he could focus on team building, product development, and fundraising.
2. Effortless Compliance & Operational Setup:
   • Chore ensured compliance with HR, finance, and legal requirements from day one.
   • Streamlined contractor payments, document storage, and business insurance setup.
3. Scalability & Growth Enablement:
   • Established a strong operational foundation, allowing The Swarm to scale quickly.
   • Simplified fundraising preparation by keeping documents organized and investor-ready.
4. Strategic Focus & Efficiency:
   • Enabled David to spend his time on building the best team and product, rather than handling administrative overhead.
   • Allowed The Swarm to operate with the same professionalism as a much larger organization.

Conclusion:

For startup founders like David, Chore is a critical partner in scaling efficiently. By removing administrative burdens, Chore ensures that founders can dedicate their time to what truly matters: growing their business, securing funding, and leading their teams. For any startup looking to streamline operations, save time, and focus on strategic growth, Chore is the go-to solution.