HR / Free editable template

Startup org chart by growth stage template

A startup's structure changes fast, and the right org chart at 8 people is wrong at 45. This board draws the same company at three stages as clusters of people around each leader: everyone around the founders at seed, functional leads at 25 people, and heads of department with larger teams at 45, with a rule of thumb for when to add a manager.

Use this template →See the example ↓

No account needed · Opens as your own editable page

Preview the startup org chart by growth stage

View full-size preview ↗
Startup org chart by growth stage example showing the same company at three headcounts, clusters of people around each leader, when to add a layer of managers
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Draw where you are now

    Put today's team in the panel that matches your size, one dot per person around the person they report to.

  2. Sketch the next stage

    Use the next panel to plan the structure you will need after the next hiring round, before the hires start.

  3. Watch the cluster sizes

    When one leader's cluster grows past seven or eight people, plan a new lead or split the team.

Questions about this template

Can I plot my own company's growth stages?

Yes. Change the three headcounts to match your plans and move people into clusters around each leader to show where a new layer of managers is needed.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

More HR templates →