Culture Catalyst by Next Big Thing Consulting is a three-week, sliding-scale program for underrepresented founders of pre-seed to Series A companies. Our mission is to empower underrepresented founders with the tools and strategies they need to create healthy, competitive workplace cultures from day one. Explore insights, success stories, and resources tailored to help you build a culture blueprint that aligns with your values and supports sustainable growth in the modern talent marketplace.
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?? Remember Your Worst Boss? Now imagine never becoming them. The culture you build today shapes the company you'll scale tomorrow. Early decisions matter most. Bad leadership costs real money—34% of salary costs in turnover alone. But as an early-stage founder you have a unique opportunity to lead with curiosity, not control, to build trust from day one, and to let values guide your culture. Learn how to be the boss of your dreams by joining our Culture Catalyst program this year: Build your leadership foundation before you scale.?Get in touch to learn more!
As we wrap up our first transformative year of Culture Catalyst, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible founders who trusted us with their culture-building journeys. 2024 was about proving something we've always believed: intentional culture-building isn't a luxury—it's a fundamental driver of startup success. Through our work with impact-focused founders, we've seen how the right cultural infrastructure can transform both operations and outcomes. As one founder shared: "The Culture Catalyst course changed my life. It helped me realize what is important to me and why, and how to talk to other people to convey those values, even when it is a tough conversation... I am so grateful for it!" What makes these transformations possible? We've learned it's the combination of: - Practical frameworks that translate values into action - A supportive community of like-minded founders - Space to develop authentic leadership approaches - Tools that scale with your growth Looking ahead to 2025, we're expanding Culture Catalyst to meet underrepresented founders where they are—from pre-seed to Series A. Because as another participant put it: "Having a strong culture is essential for driving strong performance. Culture is often not a top priority for founders but it should be." Thank you to everyone who made this year's program so special. Here's to building more values-based cultures in 2025! Want to join our next cohort? Stay tuned for January announcements. #CultureCatalyst #StartupCulture #ImpactStartups #Leadership
The science of human values serves as the foundation for our Culture Catalyst program. "Values-based" gets thrown around a lot, but most corporate value statements miss the mark. Here's why: ?? Overused phrases: When 90% of companies use words like "integrity" in their values, it's not only hard to stand out, these words lose their meaning. ?? Vague virtues: Listing character traits without context leaves you open to misinterpretation. ?? Disconnect from reality: Many values feel out of touch with today's changing world — from the climate crisis to generational shifts in cultural values, too many organizations stick with outdated platitudes. ?? Misalignment with employee experience: Too often, there's a gap between stated values and workplace culture because companies aren't intentional about making values actionable internally. So how can startups create meaningful values? ?? Focus on principles and intentions, not just traits. ?? Consider the real-world impact of your actions. ?? Connect your values to current cultural and societal context. ??♀? Ensure values are reflected in day-to-day operations and employee experiences. Remember: Strong, well-implemented values drive revenue, attract talent, and resonate with customers. They should be unique, actionable, and reflect your company's role in today's world. Ready to transform your values into a powerful cultural catalyst for your startup? We have two spots left for our 2024 Culture Catalyst program, starting next Wed. August 7th! This is a sliding scale program for underrepresented founders of early-stage companies. Sign up link in comments ??
?? We're two weeks away from launch and have *two* spots left in this year's cohort of incredible, early-stage founders! Founding a new company is hard, and can be lonely. We keep the Culture Catalyst program intimate by design to encourage a sense of community and camaraderie among participating founders. ??♀? Gain a supportive network of like-minded people launching world-changing companies, and hopefully even make a few new friends! All while you design the blueprint for an amazing company culture. Learn more and snag one of those two spots! ??
? Calling diverse founders! Our new "Culture Catalyst" program takes you on a three-week exploration with like-minded founders to build an organizational culture that can compete for top talent. Through four sessions you'll: ? Uncover the core personal values that guide you in work and life ? Joyfully build leadership principles aligned with those values ? Creatively design a workplace culture embodying your authentic vision and values We’re offering this dynamic experience virtually at a sliding scale exclusively to pre-seed/early-stage founders from underrepresented groups — women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC founders. Get ready to shape an inclusive, purpose-driven company reflecting your true self. Founders based anywhere in the world are welcome to join.? Learn more and sign up! ?? https://lnkd.in/gR_9JVKv