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When I first entered the world of software development, I assumed that my value would be measured by how clean my code was, how fast I could ship, how deeply I understood distributed systems. And to some degree, that was true. I worked long nights. I crushed...

🤔 Struggling to find mentors? You’re not alone. A biotech founder messaged me recently with something that really stuck: “Everyone I reach out to is too busy, already advising a company, or just doesn’t reply.” I’ve heard versions of this from founders across...

Lessons from My Podcast Conversation on Startup Leadership I recently had the chance to sit down for a podcast interview where we explored my journey from engineering into fintech, aerospace, and ultimately coaching founders. These conversations always remind me why I...

Introduction The journey from visionary founder to successful business leader is paved with challenges, but none as critical as building a high-performing team. In the early days, a founder often wears multiple hats like strategist, marketer, product developer, and...

  In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the traits that define great leadership are shifting. While technical acumen, vision, and resilience remain foundational, there’s an increasingly vital quality that sets successful entrepreneurs apart: emotional...

  Starting a business is an exhilarating journey, filled with challenges, risks, and triumphs. As a founder, you wear multiple hats—handling product development, marketing, operations, and even customer service. But as your business grows, the skills that helped...

Key Takeaways Technologists struggle in leadership roles primarily due to lack of relevant people-leadership experience Leadership development is often neglected because companies don't know how to invest in these skills Demonstrate leadership behaviors before having...