Free SaaS Startup Org Chart Template
A modern SaaS startup at 25 to 50 people has five peer functions reporting to the CEO: Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. The CTO leads engineering, the CRO leads sales, and the COO or Head of Ops covers everything else. Earlier-stage startups collapse multiple functions into single founders.
Typical structure · 10 to 60 staff (seed to Series B)
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Roles in a typical saas startup
Headcount ranges are typical for a single-location operator. Multi-location and franchise structures scale these up.
| Role | Reports to | Headcount |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | SaaS Startup | 1 |
| CTO / VP Engineering | CEO | 1 |
| Head of Product | CEO | 1 |
| VP Sales / CRO | CEO | 1 |
| Head of Marketing | CEO | 1 |
| Head of Customer Success | CEO | 1 |
| Head of Operations | CEO | 0-1 |
| Engineers | CTO / VP Engineering | 5-20 |
| Designer | Head of Product | 1-3 |
| Product Managers | Head of Product | 1-3 |
| Account Executives | VP Sales / CRO | 2-8 |
| SDRs / BDRs | VP Sales / CRO | 2-6 |
| Marketers | Head of Marketing | 1-4 |
| Customer Success Managers | Head of Customer Success | 2-6 |
| Support Engineers | Head of Customer Success | 1-4 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is a SaaS startup org chart structured?
A typical SaaS startup at 25 to 50 people has five peer functions under the CEO: Engineering (CTO), Product (Head of Product), Sales (CRO), Marketing (Head of Marketing), and Customer Success. Below 15 people, multiple functions are typically held by founders.
When does a SaaS startup need a CRO?
Most SaaS companies hire their first VP Sales or CRO at about 1.5 to 3 million ARR or when the founder is no longer the best closer in the company. Hiring too early is a top reason early-stage sales teams fail.
Should product report to engineering or be its own function?
Product should always be its own function reporting to the CEO. Putting Product under Engineering creates a roadmap captured by what is buildable, not what customers need.
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