Company Operations

Founder process guides for operating an OCV company.

OCV stands up workplace applications, payroll, banking, and equity administration as part of the company incorporation process. After incorporation, many day-to-day administrative tasks are transitioned to the founders.

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People Ops

Process guides for hiring, benefits, and company policies.

FinanceOps

Process guides for banking, taxes, and equity.

LegalOps

Process guides for security and compliance.

Pulse

Internal dashboard for company tracking

Create a company handbook

A company handbook is a systematic way of documenting how a company works. It is the most efficient way to transfer information and facilitates intentional communication.

Given that OCV companies are founded on open-source technology projects and the principle of transparency, they tend to operate through a public handbook. Operating through a public handbook encourages accountability and supports hiring efforts.

OCV support scope

OCV provides ongoing support as well as access to external finance and HR support partners. As the sole board seat holder, OCV continues to manage some key legal, financial, and administrative responsibilities until the founders raise external financing.

Business Operation	OCV Pre-CEO Support Scope
Banking	Manages bank account connections and vendor payments with external partner Provides company finance and expense policies
Bookkeeping	Manages monthly finance review process with external partner
Hiring	Approves equity grants CEO recruiting Negotiates fees with external partners/recruiters Provides compensation data, benefits structure, and offer letter templates
Legal	Coordinate legal needs with external counsel
Payroll & Benefits	Manages administration with external partner
Taxes	Manages federal, state, and local filings with external vendors. Manages annual tax reporting
Board management	Coordinates board approval process