CEO Coaching That Gets Tangible Results
Startup coaching for venture-backed founders who want a proven system—built by a CEO who’s actually been there.
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Your biggest bottleneck is… you.
Being a CEO is hard.
When you go it alone, you realise just how hard.
Strategy sounds easy—until you discover most of the company doesn’t actually know what the strategy is.
Hiring sounds easy—until you bring in an A-player from Google and realise they’re not performing in your environment.
You get pulled into everything, leaving you with no time to think, no space to lead.
And the further you scale, the fewer people who can truly give you useful advice.
The truth is, so many of the challenges you’re facing are not unique. They’re common to CEOs of venture-backed companies everywhere.
And luckily, many of the solutions are common too.
“Dave's models make it feel like I’m cheating. I fully recommend working with Dave if you want results.”
Anastasia Leng
CEO of CreativeX (Series B)
You want a coach as results-focused as you are.
Most coaches ask questions. I help you get results.
After working with over 250 venture-backed CEOs over the past seven years, I’ve made it my mission to codify the patterns—because most founder challenges are not one-offs. They’re recurring, predictable, and solvable.
Where many coaches focus on reflective questions, team 360s, and long discussions, I take it several steps further.
Together, we’ll pinpoint the specific results you need to deliver in your role as CEO.
Then, I’ll give you the tools, mindset shifts, and practical playbooks you need to achieve them—faster and more confidently.
This isn’t just about accountability or feeling supported. It’s about accelerating outcomes that matter: building your A-team, simplifying your strategy, upgrading your operating system, and unlocking your next level of scale.
Many of the CEOs I work with go on to build iconic companies. That’s not luck—it’s leverage.
The Leadership System Designed for VC-Backed CEOs
The only way to scale results is with a system.
I’ve spent nearly a decade building one—specifically for venture-backed founders navigating scale.
Here’s how it works:
1. Create a strong plan
Every quarter, we define your CEO agenda and build a roadmap. This keeps you focused on the right outcomes—and out of the weeds.
2. Learn high-leverage skills
You’ll access workshops tailored to the challenges you’re facing now. Practical tools. Proven frameworks. Ready to implement.
3. Get support when you need it
You’ll have a trusted space to talk through emerging issues, pressure-test decisions, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
“With his background as a successful founder, Dave truly gets what it takes to lead—and his frameworks consistently drive real, measurable results.”
Mikhil Raja
CEO of SonicJobs, (Series A)
What We'll Work On Together
You don’t just need to grow your company—you need to grow yourself. I’ll help you level up in the nine areas that matter most:
Elevate your leadership
Redesign your role so you spend time on what moves the needle.
Streamline your meetings to create more space and energy.
Master your mindset to lead with clarity and conviction.
Communicate your vision
Simplify your strategy so your team always knows what matters.
Inspire with stories to bring investors and employees onside.
Set better expectations so accountability becomes easy.
Activate your team
Leverage your talent by getting the right people in the right places.
Coach for performance and unlock your team’s potential.
Upgrade your culture to match the company you want to build.
250 Venture-Backed CEOs and Counting
What CEOs Are Saying
Tim Heyl
CEO, Homeward
Raised $501M from Northwest Venture Partners
Coaching with Dave has transformed the way I show up as a leader in my business. This has led to successful fundraising, a more passionate and aligned team, and a galvanized customer audience. Dave has a unique ability to uncover what's important by leading with insanely good questions, until the right problems and optimal answers are revealed. I highly recommend all startup CEOs work with Dave throughout their journey, to create more clarity for themselves and their company.
Malte Kosub
CEO, Parloa
Raised $214M from Altimeter Capital, EQT and others
I can highly recommend coaching sessions with Dave. He has an exceptional ability to listen and then completely re-frame the discussed topic - allowing you to dissect it from multiple perspectives and come up with completely new ideas. This has allowed me to develop further as a leader and keep pace with the fast growth of Parloa.
Anastasia Leng
CEO, CreativeX
Raised $35M from Guggenheim, Beringea and Index
As your company grows, the number of people who'll tell you the unvarnished truth seems to decrease. What I like most about my sessions with Dave is his ability to cut right through to the substance: when to challenge me, when to support, and when to simply probe deeper. I'll readily admit I was a coaching skeptic when we started, but I couldn't be more of a "fan girl" today – my sessions with Dave give me clarity, focus, and a roadmap to being a better CEO and a better leader that I feel I slowly chip away at with every session.
Alexandre Remor
CEO, Medway
Raised $75M from SoftBank and others
Working with Dave has significantly helped me to become a better CEO. What I especially notice is that I'm making smart decisions faster. Dave has a unique ability to listen to what you're saying and present it back to you with the clarity that only someone on the outside, with great experience and with no conflict of interest, can provide. I've recommended Dave to numerous CEOs and would recommend to every CEO that is struggling to make better decisions. In my experience, that's virtually 100% of CEOs!
Jose Lorenzo
CEO, Bold
Raised $105M from General Atlantic, Tiger Global
I really look forward to my sessions with Dave, as we discuss all kinds of matters that range from raising capital, to structuring teams, to planning with OKRs and to give effective feedback. What I like the most about working with Dave is the fact that he has been an entrepreneur himself and he speaks not only from theory but from practice.
Paul Ebert
CEO, Tabeo
Raised $750M from Fortress
I am a better CEO thanks to Dave. Thanks to his focus and structure, I see positive change quickly. I feel more confident in communication and delegation. Ultimately, the feedback I receive from my family, investors, and teams makes me greatly value his work.
Is My Coaching for You?
Who It's For
- You’re a founder CEO
- You have a team of 20–1000 people
- You’re venture-backed Series A-D
- You want to master the role of CEO
- You’re open-minded, and action-oriented
Who It's Not For
- You’re a CTO, COO or VC
- You’re pre-Seed or very early-stage
- You’re not generating revenue
- You want relationship or life coaching
- Your problems are someone else’s fault
Frequently asked questions
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Our call's agenda:
1. Understand your specific situation
2. Clarify the areas you want to level up
3. Build a results-driven growth plan
