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Startups, it's time to rethink your leadership strategy! Fractional leadership offers the expertise and guidance of seasoned professionals without the full-time commitment. This means more flexibility, reduced costs, and the ability to scale your leadership needs in tune with your growth. Embrace the power of fractional leadership to steer your startup towards success. To book your free consultation contact us now at https://lnkd.in/gejAUFVm #FractionalLeadership #StartupGrowth #BusinessInnovation #LeadershipStrategy #CostEffectiveSolutions #cerebralnetworks

Join our very own Colin Kleine 🚀 on April 30th. Unlock your next career milestone at an exclusive event tailored for APAC's top revenue leaders in the technology and investment sectors. Join SCALERR, Pavilion and Carta on April 30th at Carta's Office in Singapore for an insightful afternoon beginning with a fireside session featuring seasoned board advisors and executives from high-growth startups. Learn not only how to secure these positions but also how to excel in them to mutually benefit both you and the startups. This session aims to: - Demystify the process of landing advisory roles - Explain the mechanics behind these boards - Delve into compensation structures and strategic impact. Register here - https://lu.ma/no06o2qy #growth #leadership #startups Madanjit Singh, GAICD, MSID Bhavik Vashi

Founders! 🚨 When was the last time you sat down and reflected on your resilience? Take this anonymous 10 minute survey to check in with yourself and help us to understand the state of the nation of founder resilience and start building solutions for founders just like you. Click here: https://lnkd.in/e9UX8uuz Everyone who completes it will receive: - a years worth of intimate founder-only events - startup leadership tools - access to a community of fellow founders for free Please help by sharing this with your founder networks and communities. Your input is vital in creating a research-backed roadmap for founder resilience that fuels founders to perform sustainably from pre-launch to Series B and beyond and successfully transition from founder to high-performing C-suite with their company growth. #Startup #Leader #Founder

🛣️ "What got you here won’t get you there”-Marshall Goldsmith The founder’s role evolves as their startup grows 📈. The skills that propel an early idea forward are not enough to effectively lead teams and build a successful corporation. At Cal Fund, we recognize that great founders may still need support to become great leaders 🤲. That’s why we invest in founder development and executive coaching, either through our Support Community before we invest or through regular touchpoints between portfolio companies and Cal Fund leadership. Learn more about why founders must learn how to work through others as their company grows in this clip from our ongoing interview series with Cal Fund GP Kurt Beyer and Haas MBAs John Russo and Jake Hart. #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #leadership #founderjourney #startupadvice

In any company, developing executive bench strength is crucial. Privately held companies, however, face unique challenges in succession planning. Whether you're leading a family business, an ESOP, a startup, or a private equity-held company, establishing a long-term future demands thoughtful succession planning and steady execution. Panel: Bradley J. Franc, Succession Planning Expert | Best-Selling Author | Board Member, Alfred Kern, Jr., President and CEO | Equipment Corporation of America, and Curt Marsh, Board Chair | Shareholder. Officer. General Manager – Pittsburgh Air Systems/Air Industrial. Moderated by, Karen K. Mildenhall, Pres/CEO |Board Member | Director to Watch 2024 This program is designed to guide board members, company leaders, and owners in paving the way for a successful future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to secure your company's legacy. Register now, https://bit.ly/3wvm8vD #SuccessionPlanning #Leadership #PrivateCompany #FamilyBusiness #ESOP #Startup #PrivateEquity #Webinar

Reflecting on the insightful keynote by Katharina Wilhelm from Index Ventures at START Summit 2024, we’re reminded of the crucial importance of selecting the right team members. 🔥 As Katharina highlighted, senior talent is essential for scaling your company, particularly for young founders. However, this comes with its own set of challenges. On the other side, hiring experienced founders can bring valuable expertise, it might also risk reducing team diversity. 🌏 #START24 #STARTSummit #TeamBuilding #Leadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

OUT NOW on TOP CEO! Dive into an episode with Nate Randle, CEO at Gabb, as he faces a crisis threatening his mission to safeguard kids in the digital realm. When their key manufacturing partner exits unexpectedly, Randle is thrust into a whirlwind of challenges, from product delays to stakeholder doubts. Without revealing how they tackle these obstacles, this episode offers a gripping look at leadership under pressure, the scramble for solutions, and the resilience required to navigate a start-up through uncertainty. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/dfW7WC7E #TOPCEO #NateRandle #Gabb #Leadership #BusinessSolutions #BusinessChallenges #StartUp

📣 Sound Tech Startups network meeting & Christmas celebration: Personal Leadership 💡🏵️ Join a talk on how founders become true leaders and the personal problems/dilemmas this development might cause them. Founders, team members and startup supporters (investors, board members, mentors, etc.) are all welcome to join the informal matchmaking and networking part. Signup link: in the comment field below 👇👇 #startup #Leadership #networkmeeting #investor

Do you want to be a successful CEO? You need to make sure you have a few things clear first. Do you know your mission? Your vision? Your values? Where you want your business to go? How you’re going to get there? Some CEOs are missing these critical elements of basic business planning. Don’t be one of them. — #leadership #startup #softwaredevelopment

🌐 Shifting from "build-mode" to "scale-mode" requires a transformation at the core of your leadership philosophy. As a founder/CEO, this change is pivotal for the success of your startup. In my latest article, I break down the key distinctions between a build-mode founder and a scale-mode CEO. From scrutinizing every detail to focusing on high-leverage activities, discover the mindset shift that propels your company to the next level. 🚀 Dive into the insights here: https://lnkd.in/g2PCFHQx