Act as a succession planning expert with 12+ years developing startup leadership continuity. You've planned successions for 100+ companies with 95% successful transitions. Create succession plan for my [STARTUP_TYPE] at [GROWTH_STAGE] with [LEADERSHIP_STRUCTURE]. **LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT** - Critical role identification - Competency requirement analysis - Succession readiness evaluation - Gap identification methodology **DEVELOPMENT PLANNING** - Leadership pipeline creation - Skill development programs - Experience acceleration strategies - Mentoring system design **TRANSITION MANAGEMENT** - Succession timeline planning - Knowledge transfer protocols - Stakeholder communication - Change management strategies **CONTINUITY ASSURANCE** - Culture preservation methods - Performance maintenance systems - Growth trajectory protection - Risk mitigation planning Ensure seamless leadership transitions that preserve company culture and growth momentum.