<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Managers in startups face challenges balancing growth, limited resources, and constant change.Top mistakes include compromising on hiring, over-hiring too early, micromanaging, and keeping mediocre performers around.Other critical mistakes are failing to model the burn rate, define clear goals, ignore feedback, chase shiny objects, and avoid tough conversations.Managers should balance focus, agility, and accountability to set their team and company up for success in startups.