The Intentional CEO: Issue 14
Mark MacLeod
The Startup CEO Coach | I help startup CEOs grow all the way to a massive exit | Host of The Startup CEO Show podcast
Issue #14
It's been a few months since my last newsletter. From a content perspective, I have been prioritizing shorter posts on Linkedin. Nevertheless, I have some goodies to share.
If you are new here, welcome. This newsletter is a publication intended for the CEOs of VC and PE-funded companies and the investors who back them.
The purpose of my coaching is to help CEOs grow faster than their businesses. I hope these articles will accelerate your growth. Enjoy!
Managing co-founders as you scale
Co-founder relationships are like marriages. And, just like marriages, they have a high failure rate.
Here are some thoughts on how to ensure?that your co-founders continue to add value as your company scales.
Finding the right investor for your business
There is so much written about fundraising, yet many founders make basic mistakes. In the current fundraising environment, any mistake can be fatal.
Here is a review of an actual VC pipeline from a failed raise along with the lessons that stood out for me looking at that pipeline.
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Do you have board meetings or "bored" meetings?
Most CEOs I know do not look forward to their board meetings. This is especially true for boards that are dominated by institutional investors vs. Independents.
As Jeff Lawson from Twilio says, your board should be your 'second team'. Here are some thoughts on how to capture some of that lost potential.?
Why are you here?
Why are you here? What is your unique purpose on this planet?
A slightly more philosophical post than usual. Maybe give this one a read with your morning coffee this weekend.
Some podcasts for you
I recently?sat?down with Rob from the?Actualize show?to talk about operating at the right altitude and Evan from?The Hard Part?to discuss my lessons learned in 24 years in the startup world.
About Mark MacLeod
In my 3rd decade in startup land, I coach and advise the CEOs of high growth technology companies and help them execute game-changing deals.
My purpose is to help leaders grow faster than their businesses.