Ops Rundown: Issue #031
Hello Operators! ??
Super Bowl season is here, and whether you're in it for the game, the halftime show, or just the snacks, one thing’s for sure - it’s all about strategy, execution, and making big plays when it counts. Sounds a lot like running a startup, right?
While teams are battling it out on the field, we know operators like you are hustling to stay ahead. So let’s kick off this week’s Ops Rundown with the latest updates to keep your business in winning shape.
Here’s what went down in the past few weeks: ??
Chore is live in NYC!
Chore is live in NYC! ??
We’ve taken over a billboard in the heart of New York City to spread one simple message: Founders deserve freedom from admin.
This moment is huge for us - not just because it’s a milestone, but because it represents the bigger mission we’re on: helping founders focus on building, scaling, and innovating while we handle the back-office burden.
If you're in NYC, keep an eye out! And if you’re a founder ready to reclaim your time, Chore’s got your back. ??
22.6 million employees will likely catch the "Super Bowl Flu"
"Super Bowl Flu" (or Super Sick Monday) is poised to strike again, with the UKG Workforce Institute estimating that 22.6 million employees will miss work today after the Chiefs and Eagles face off in Super Bowl LIX.
Why it matters: That breaks the previous record of 18.1 million in 2023 (also a Chiefs-Eagles match-up).
Today isn't an official holiday, but that's not for lack of trying.
Here's what U.S. employees plan to do:
An additional 12.9 million people plan to go into work late and 8 million are undecided.
Ramp lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star
Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the company’s first Super Bowl commercial.
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Interestingly, it was Barkley who reached out to Ramp about investing, not the other way around as is so often the case with celebrity endorsements.?
Barkley reached out after reading Peter Thiel’s book, “Zero to One,” according to Ramp CEO and co-founder Eric Glyman. Barkley chose Ramp after some mutual investor friends gave Ramp “strong” recommendations, Glyman said.
Carta updates: Mobile Investor Cap Table Access
Get connected with your portfolio companies directly from your phone: soon, investors will be able to view cap tables from the mobile app, in addition to requesting access to cap tables directly from the company page.
Who is this available for?
This is available in the iOS mobile app for any investor’s personal portfolio, as well as investment firm administrators. If you don’t have the app, just search for “Carta” in your phone’s app store.
February 2025 sales tax due dates
Need a reminder on when sales tax is due in February? We’re here to help. Find your state (or states) below to see your February 2025 sales tax due dates.
P.S.: Would you rather not have sales tax on your founder plate? Let Chore handle it for you - Chore no more
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