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Raising venture capital changes everything, but not in the way most founders expect.  Funding accelerates growth, expands expectations, and intensifies scrutiny. Suddenly, decisions carry board-level consequences. Your leadership presence is magnified. Your emotional regulation becomes organizational infrastructure.  This is why the question , “ what leadership skills do VC-backed tech founders need,” is not theoretical; it’s existential.  At Tech CEO Coach , this inflectio

For many tech CEOs, underperformance doesn’t look like failure.  It looks like competence without conviction .  It looks like growth without ease .  It looks like success that never quite feels satisfying .  At Tech CEO Coach , this pattern shows up frequently in conversations with capable, driven leaders who are doing “well” on paper but quietly sensing they’re operating below their true leadership potential. The company is funded. The product is strong. The team is capable.

For many tech CEOs, growth reaches a point where effort alone no longer produces clarity. The company may be scaling, revenue may be increasing, and the team may be expanding, but leadership starts to feel heavier, slower, and more complex than expected.  This is often the moment when CEOs begin exploring immersive leadership experiences and asking a deceptively simple question: What is a CEO bootcamp, and why do so many leaders say it changed how they lead?   At Tech CEO Coa

Understanding the warning signs, consequences, and solutions for executive power struggles.   For many startup founders and CEOs, the executive team is their most valuable asset. These leaders bring expertise, strategy, and operational excellence, but they also have influence. Occasionally, that influence can tip into a power imbalance , leaving founders feeling trapped, frustrated, or even immobilized.  You may have asked yourself: “What does it mean when a CTO or CFO is hol

How to hire the right executive team for your startup? A CEO’s guide to building leadership that grows with the business.   For any startup founder, one of the most critical inflection points is the moment you realize: you cannot do it all alone. The vision you have for your company requires a team that can execute, innovate, and lead alongside you. Yet many founders struggle to answer a deceptively simple question:  “How do I hire the right executive team that can scale with

How to find fulfillment as a CEO? A deeper look into the psychology of achievement, connection, and balanced leadership.   For many CEOs, professional success comes early and decisively; revenue milestones, investor validation, strong teams, respected products. Yet the internal experience often tells a different story. The leaders I work with at Tech CEO Coach frequently describe a quiet question they’ve carried for years:  “If everything is going well, why don’t I feel more

Leadership is no longer about acquiring knowledge—it’s about transforming behavior. In today’s high-pressure executive landscape, CEOs and founders face complex challenges that no one-size-fits-all leadership course can address. From navigating investor expectations to leading cultural transformation, what leaders truly need is personalized CEO coaching —a tailored, insight-driven partnership that goes beyond generic learning modules.  So, why choose personalized CEO coaching

Building a startup is exhilarating—and exhausting. Founders live at the intersection of ambition, pressure, thrills, and constant uncertainty. Between investor meetings, scaling teams, and product deadlines, many leaders eventually ask themselves: how can I sustain success without losing myself?   That’s where executive coaching  comes in. More than a performance tool, it’s a structured process that helps startup leaders master energy, mindset, and emotional balance while dri

For any venture-funded CEO, confidence isn’t just a personality trait—it’s a strategic asset. Leading a company backed by venture capital means balancing bold vision with financial accountability, growth demands, and constant scrutiny. The question every founder eventually faces is: how to stay confident as a venture-funded CEO?   This guide explores what it truly means to lead emotional intelligence, manage board dynamics, and sustain resilience in the face of unrelenting in

Scaling a startup is one of the most demanding challenges a leader can face. While product-market fit and capital are critical, the CEO’s leadership skill set often determines whether a company thrives or stalls.  At Tech CEO Coach , we work with founders to identify, sharpen, and deploy the skills that drive sustainable growth. From leadership development to executive presence, decision-making, and fostering psychological safety, mastering these abilities ensures both person

If you’re a growth-stage technology founder or executive, you already know how fast the landscape shifts—and how lonely leadership can feel. That’s why many leaders turn to professional CEO coaching for guidance, accountability, and strategic perspective. But before investing, most ask the same question:  - “What does a year long coaching engagement look like?”   At Tech CEO Coach , the flagship 12-month coaching program is designed specifically for scaling leaders with busin

When evaluating prospective clients, Tech CEO Coach doesn’t just look at a company’s traction or market potential. Instead, the focus starts with the founder. One of the most important markers of success in coaching programs is whether a founder is both hungry and humble.  But what does it really mean to meet the hungry and humble CEO coach requirement? And why does it matter for your eligibility and outcomes in executive coaching?  In this guide, we’ll break down the mindset

n today’s fast-moving leadership landscape, it’s easy to fall into the trap of quick fixes, free webinars, self-paced online classes, and video courses that promise to unlock your potential in just a few days. But experienced leaders know that transformation doesn’t happen on a tight schedule or through one-size-fits-all programs. If you're asking, “Why choose personalized CEO coaching?”, you’re already on the right path. The answer lies in the tailored, relationship-based po

In the startup world, hustle culture is often glorified. Founders are expected to work 80-hour weeks, sleep less, and sacrifice everything in the pursuit of success. But more and more, entrepreneurs are beginning to ask: Is it really worth it if I burn out along the way?  This is where CEO and executive coaching come into play, not as a luxury, but as a strategic necessity. Startup founders who want to build sustainable, scalable companies without losing their health, relatio

I recently had 18 leaders leave work for one to two days to focus on their self-awareness and leadership   skills in my CEO Collective course in Utah.  We had people fly in from multiple states and join the local business owners for training (and the title “Collective” was chosen because I knew the outcome would be better with their input on the topics we would discuss).  I usually do one-on-one CEO bootcamps, but this time, I gathered all of the leaders in a team environment

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “What skills do high-growth tech CEOs need?”, you’re asking a question that separates...

The modern CEO operates in an environment defined by rapid change, heightened stakeholder expectations, and global competition. The days...

In the world of innovation, disruption, and startup agility, the expectations placed on tech CEOs are monumental. They’re expected to be visionaries, problem-solvers, fundraisers, team-builders, and culture-shapers, all while navigating uncertainty, investor pressure, and personal burnout. Yet, despite their ambition and drive, many tech founders and executives operate far beneath their full leadership capacity. Why do CEOs play beneath their potential, even when they appear

The life of a tech CEO is relentless—fast decisions, high stakes, constant pressure, and limited room for error. While the startup ecosystem often glorifies founders for being self-made visionaries, the reality is far less glamorous. Behind every high-performing founder or scaling tech leader, there's usually a strategic support system—often in the form of an expert CEO coach. But how does a tech CEO coach engagement work, especially over the span of a full year? What exactly

When I was 11 years old, a pivotal moment shaped my career perspective. We were on a 3 month vacation that Dad had every 3 years from the...

“Dan” was flustered. He thought he had led his team of vice presidents with clarity and decisiveness. Instead, based on my 360 interviews...

I have the privilege of working with remarkable business owners who navigate uncertainty with grace and resilience. Recently, "Tom," a...

This is my favorite 3 year old grand daughter (and only grand daughter, plus she likes to snuggle 💓 ). Recently, when her mother (my...

Business partnerships are fraught with risk (depicted by my grandson’s famous 'frowny' face).  Even before money (too much or too little)...

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, leaders often find themselves navigating turbulent waters, facing challenges that test not...

Hello, fellow leaders and visionaries! Let’s delve into the world of CEO coaching and explore a critical question: Why do some CEO...

I will always defend this opinion: there is no such thing as separate professional and personal lives. And navigating the delicate...

In the fast-paced world of tech and business, the pursuit of excellence is a driving force for success. As CEOs, Executive Coaches,...

I want to delve into a critical aspect of organizational success: the synergy between department heads. As the driving force behind your...

Greetings fellow CEOs and leaders in the tech world! Today, let's delve into a topic that often lurks in the shadows of...

Running a small business comes with its own set of challenges, and as a CEO, it's crucial to be mindful of the impact your leadership...

Greetings, fellow leaders and aspiring CEOs! As a specialized CEO coach, I find performance issues to be a regular occurrence; whether my...

I am laughing as I address this topic. As the eldest son of an Asian, military family, “squishy” words like “trust” and “love” were...

It is, sadly, common for CEOs to label their VCs as “the bad guys”, particularly during stressful cash times, and when communicating the...

I just dropped off a great friend (and former coaching client) at the airport after a wonderful 2 days of catch up and visit. He left...

I have a formula that I have been working on for about a decade. It measures the effectiveness of the performance of tech CEOs. I have...

Like most children, mine responded most enthusiastically to object lessons. One of my favorites was when I asked the kids to hold an...

My wife is able to maintain an extraordinary level of focus. Each of my 5 children will attest to that fact. My eldest even remembers...

Incompetence has historically been one of my biggest triggers. I am easily irked by store clerks who don’t know what they are doing, poor...

In the world of coaching and leadership, the goal is to empower individuals to succeed. This holds true for CEOs, as their personal...

Prior to becoming an Executive Coach, I had 7 startups under my belt, 4 of them from scratch. In May of 2020, we purchased a small...

The importance of self-improvement as a CEO cannot be overstated. It is a journey that requires continuous learning and growth both...

In fast-growth companies, leaders face tremendous pressures. The speed at which decisions must be made can be overwhelming, and the lack...

Venturing into the world of venture capital (VC) can be a daunting task for both startups and investors. VCs face the challenging task of...

New CEO's have challenges of communicating more, setting boundaries and including independents in their board mix for better success

CEO's use executive coaches to impact professional and private development, and to build a more successful business.