60 days startup lesson - 39 - Automation Tools Every Founder Should Know

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 60 days startup lesson - 39



Automation Tools Every Founder Should Know

Automation is no longer a luxury it’s a necessity for founders who want to scale efficiently. By automating repetitive tasks, founders can save time, reduce human error, and focus on high-impact decisions. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a growing startup, the right tools can make all the difference.

Here are some must-know automation tools for founders.

1. Productivity & Workflow Automation

  • Notion – A versatile workspace for notes, databases, and project management.

  • ClickUp – Combines tasks, docs, goals, and time tracking in one platform.

  • Zapier/Make (formerly Integromat) – Connects apps to automate workflows (e.g., auto-saving email attachments to Google Drive).

  • Slack + AI Bots – Automate team communication with AI-powered reminders and updates.

2. Marketing & Sales Automation

  • HubSpot – All-in-one CRM with email sequences, lead scoring, and analytics.

  • ActiveCampaign – Advanced email automation with behavioral triggers.

  • Lemlist – Personalized cold email automation with AI follow-ups.

  • PhantomBuster – Scrapes LinkedIn and automates outreach campaigns.

3. Finance & Accounting Automation

  • QuickBooks/Xero – Automates invoicing, expense tracking, and tax prep.

  • Bill.com – Streamlines bill payments and approvals.

  • Ramp/Brex – Corporate cards with automated expense categorization.

4. Customer Support & Engagement

  • Intercom – AI chatbots + automated ticketing for instant customer support.

  • Calendly – Eliminates scheduling back-and-forth with smart booking links.

  • Delighted – Automated customer feedback and NPS surveys.

5. E-Commerce & Operations Automation

  • Shopify + Oberlo (Dropshipping) – Automates order fulfillment.

  • Zendesk – AI-powered helpdesk for faster customer resolutions.

  • ShipBob – Automates inventory and shipping logistics.

6. No-Code & Development Automation

  • Bubble – Build web apps without coding.

  • Webflow – Design and launch websites with automated CMS.

  • Retool – Internal tool automation for startups.

7. AI & Advanced Automation

  • ChatGPT + Custom GPTs – Automates content creation, data analysis, and customer interactions.

  • Jasper/Copy.ai – AI-generated marketing copy in seconds.

  • Synthesia – AI video generation for training and marketing.

Conclusion

The right automation tools can transform how you run your business freeing up time, cutting costs, and improving accuracy. The key is to start with high-impact areas (like email marketing or invoicing) and gradually expand automation as you scale.


❓What’s the most time-consuming task in your business that could be automated today?

đź’ˇ Don’t over-automate too soon! Focus on bottlenecks first. Test one tool at a time, measure ROI, then scale.


"The first rule of any technology is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency." — Bill Gates


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