OKR Fundamentals8 min readOctober 15, 2025

What are OKRs? A Complete Guide for Startups

Learn the fundamentals of OKRs and how they can help your startup achieve ambitious goals with clear, measurable results.

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Pulse OKR Team

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What are OKRs? A Complete Guide for Startups

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a goal-setting framework that helps organizations define and track objectives and their outcomes.

What is an OKR?

An OKR consists of two parts:

  1. Objective: A clearly defined goal
  2. Key Results: Specific, measurable outcomes that track progress toward the objective

Why Startups Use OKRs

OKRs provide focus, alignment, and transparency across your organization. They help teams prioritize what matters most and track progress in real-time.

Getting Started with OKRs

Start small with 3-5 objectives per quarter, each with 2-4 key results. Review progress weekly and adjust as needed.

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