Startup Glossary

Optimized Resource Allocation involves strategically distributing a startup`s resources, including capital, talent, and technology, to areas with the highest return potential.

An Option Agreement is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price within a specific time frame.

The Option Pool is shares of stock reserved for future issuance to employees and consultants as part of their compensation.

The Option Vesting Schedule is the timetable over which startup employees or founders earn the rights to exercise their stock options.

Order Fulfillment is the complete process from the point of sale to delivery of a product to the customer.

The Order-to-Cash Process is the complete process involved in receiving and fulfilling customer orders, crucial for managing cash flow.

Organic Customer Acquisition is the process of gaining customers naturally over time through word of mouth, customer satisfaction, and organic search traffic.

Organic Growth is expansion from a company`s own business activity, without acquisitions or significant external investment.

Organic Reach Expansion involves efforts to naturally increase the number of potential customers or users who encounter a startup`s marketing without paid promotion.

Organic User Acquisition involves gaining new users through non-paid efforts, such as word-of-mouth, social media sharing, and search engine optimization.

Organizational Agility is the capability of a company to rapidly change or adapt in response to market changes.

Organizational Capital refers to intangible assets related to the workforce, including knowledge, skills, and experience that contribute to a company`s value.

Organizational Design is the process of shaping a company`s structure and roles to align with its business strategy and goals.

Organizational Restructuring is the process of changing the organizational structure or business model of a startup to improve efficiency, focus, or growth potential.

An Organizational Scalability Plan is a strategic blueprint for growing a startup`s structure, resources, and processes to accommodate future expansion.

The Original Issue Discount (OID) is the difference between the original face value and the actual price paid for a bond or other debt instrument.

Out-licensing is the practice of licensing proprietary technology, processes, or products to other companies for use.

Out-of-Box Thinking in Financing involves innovative or unconventional approaches to raising capital that diverge from traditional methods, such as crowdfunding or token sales.

Out-of-the-Box Solutions are innovative and creative solutions that deviate from conventional strategies or methods.

Outsourcing Efficiency assesses the effectiveness of using external service providers to perform tasks, often to reduce costs or access specialized skills.