Reach break-even while keeping growth on plan.
Move operating margin from -15% to 0%
Keep year-over-year revenue growth above 40%
Reduce burn multiple from 2.5 to 1.2
The board or market wants a path to profitability without giving up growth.
Keep these measures in view as you review progress.
Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.
Agree on ownership. Give each key result a clear owner and a source of data.
Check in every week. Review the numbers, share confidence, and decide what needs attention.
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Company & leadership OKR example
Suggested timeframe: Set with your team
1 objective · 3 key results
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.title: Become profitable without stalling growth
objectives:
- title: Reach break-even while keeping growth on plan
outcomes:
- title: Move operating margin from -15% to 0%
initiatives: []
- title: Keep year-over-year revenue growth above 40%
initiatives: []
- title: Reduce burn multiple from 2.5 to 1.2
initiatives: []
Hit the ARR goal with healthy unit economics.
Hit our ARR goal with healthy unit economics
Align all teams to three company priorities.
Align all teams to three company priorities
Raise engagement and keep the best people.
Raise engagement and keep our best people