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Founder Leadership Needs a Different Playbook
Most leadership coaching wasnât designed for startup CEOs. It was designed for corporate managers with stable teams and predictable priorities.
But youâre not just managing workâyouâre trying to build something truly great.
And youâre firefighting, second-guessing your team, and wondering if youâre still the right person to lead thisâall at the same time.
The more you grow, the fewer people there are who can help you.
Thatâs why I developed the Founder Leadership Systemâ˘âa system built from the ground up to help startup CEOs lead in a way thatâs effective and personal to them.
Itâs not about stepping back or âletting go.â
Itâs about becoming a better founderâthe founder you were born to become.
CLIENTS BACKED BY TOP VC FUNDS
Trusted by the Worldâs Top Founders
Iâve coached over 200 venture-backed CEOsâfounders navigating the messy, high-stakes transition from startup to scale-up. The average coaching relationship lasts 2.5 years.
Alongside my coaching, Iâve led workshops with over 1,000 founders, helped build companies worth over ÂŁ5 billion, and reach more than 50,000 entrepreneurs through my newsletter.
Tim Heyl
CEO of Homeward
Raised $501M
Perse Faily
CEO of Tillster
Raised $87M
Malte Kosub
CEOÂ of Parloa
Raised âŹ214M
Jose Velez
CEO of Bold
Raised $105M
Anastasia Leng
CEOÂ of CreativeX
Raised $35M
Tim Guilliams
CEOÂ of HealX
Raised $115M
Sandrine Zhang Ferron
CEO of Vinterior
Raised $20M
Alexandre Remor
CEO of Medway
Raised $15M
Where Would You Like to Start?
Ready to become a better CEO?
Learn how I coach venture-backed founders and explore whether the Founder Leadership System⢠is right for you.
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A great founder needs a great mentor. I write essays that go deep into the psychology, systems, and strategy of leadership at scale. These are the playbooks my clients return to again and again.
What CEOs say about me
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“Dave helps to clear the fog, squelch the fear, and correct the ship. I'm grateful for the guidance Dave has provided along my journey, often when I've needed it the most.”
Zack Onisko, CEO of Dribbble
Investors: Raised from Tiny
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âDave has been an incredible coach to work with. He has a way of asking questions to dig to the core of challenges, suggesting solutions, and getting actionable commits that drive real change.â
Alan Jiang, CEO of Beam
Investors: Raised $125M from Sequoia Capital, Affirma
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âI'll readily admit I was a coaching skeptic when we started, but I couldn't be more of a "fan girl" today. Dave gives me clarity, focus, and a roadmap to being a better CEO that I feel I slowly chip away at with every session.â
Anastasia Leng, CEO of CreativeX
Investors: Raised $30M from Guggenheim, Beringea and Index
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âCoaching with Dave has transformed the way I show up as CEO. I've learned how to articulate my vision and strategy with all stakeholders, build a passionate and aligned team, and a galvanized customer audience.â
Tim Heyl, CEO of Homeward
Investors:Â Raised $500M from Northwest Venture Partners
