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Preventing Culture Debt: A guide for founders
Like technical debt, culture debt compounds. Here is how to pay it down early.
Kavya Rao August 2026 8 min read
Identify the leaks
Culture debt manifests as high attrition in the first 6 months, 'shadow' communication channels, and managers who don't follow the stated values.
Operationalize your values
Values on the wall mean nothing if they aren't in the hiring scorecard and the promotion criteria. Build them into your HMRS workflows.
The CEO's role in the 'Middle Layer'
As you scale past 50 people, the culture is determined by your middle managers. Invest in their training more than your perks.
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