Executive Coach to Austin Tech Founders & CEOs
Dave Bailey is the go-to coach for high-growth founders, ensuring they ask the right questions and stay accountable for making swift, decisive moves.
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Reflect on what is really going on
We know it’s lonely at the top. That’s why every founder needs a safe place to examine their doubts, reconnect with their purpose and talk through problems in confidence.
Learn with someone who's been there
Dave Bailey has over 10 years of experience in the trenches. Acquire new perspectives and new skills to help you stay in control as your business scales up.
Make better decisions faster
Good decisions come from a clear mind. Work on the tough questions, choose clarity over certainty, and be held accountable for getting stuff done.
Core Values
When I started my coaching practice, I developed the following set of core values to guide me. Nearly a decade on, they still feel like the right ones:
Questions are more powerful than answers.
Clarity comes from perspective.
Experience is the best teacher.
Accountability drives results.
Vulnerability makes you stronger.
Dave's credentials
- Co-founded several companies (successes and failures)
- Raised millions in angel and venture capital
- Hired and managed hundreds of employees
- 15 years of operating experience in the trenches
- Coached 100s of venture-backed CEOs
- Invested in 50+ startups as a Venture Capitalist
- Writes the Founder Coach Blog with millions of views
- Collaborates with top-tier VCs funds
Who is right for executive coaching with Dave?
Dave specialises in working with ambitious high-performers that:
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Have raised over $2.5m in funding
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Have a product in the market
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Want to develop a growth mindset
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Are serious about scaling their business
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Are willing to be coached
What CEOs say about Dave
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“Honestly, this is the first time I've understood what it means to actually be a CEO. Dave has given me frameworks and tools to recognize, synthesize, and communicate the gut feeling of excitement I have about the business and communicate it with the right message to the right stakeholders. ”
Steven Welles, former CEO of Ikos
Raised $7.1M from Draper Triangle Ventures and others
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“David is a rare coach who has the wisdom and empathy required to support entrepreneurs in building their businesses and driving results.”
Daniel Jacob, Former CEO, Avanoo
Raised $8M from Storm Ventures, Access
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“Through the roller coaster ride of wins and challenges of running a startup, having the listening ear and wise advice of a seasoned executive coach like Dave helps to clear the fog, squelch the fear, and correct the ship.”
Rajeeb Dey MBE, CEO of Learnerbly
Raised $17M from Beringea, Frontline Ventures, Playfair Capital, others
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