Always Quote by Jim McKelvey
“I don't run any of my companies. I always partner with somebody who wants to operate.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 interview with Jim McKelvey on entrepreneurship, 2015
He delegates operational duties, focusing on strategic partnerships with active operators.
In simple terms: Delegate tasks, partner with do operators.
Key Takeaway
Focus on strategy, let operators run daily work.
Themes
leadership
delegation
partnerships
Mood
pragmatic
confident
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- startup founding
- business scaling
- joint ventures
Key Concepts
Strategic focus
operational delegation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure alignment with partners?
- What criteria define a good operating partner?
A Different Perspective
May lose control over day‑to‑day decisions.
