[set] a foundation

to establish a solid and fundamental basis or groundwork for something

By carefully planning and organizing, the team is setting a foundation for the success of the upcoming project.
She set a foundation for her career through education and training.
Let's set a foundation for the construction of the new building.
He set a strong foundation for his startup business.
Setting a foundation for the future of our company is not easy and that's exactly why I'm assigning this task to you.