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Founder to CEO Transition

Founder to CEO Transition

Founder to CEO Transition

A focused engagement for founders moving from builder mode to CEO mode, with coaching on delegation, leadership communication, and executive‑team design.

“Clear expectations turn leadership pressure into forward motion.”

Fig. 4: Programmes are built around the 90-day arc.

A founder in his forties in a plain grey crewneck sitting at a clean oak desk by a large window, looking thoughtfully away from a closed laptop

Who this is for

Founder‑CEOs preparing for a major team expansion.

What’s included

Weekly coaching, delegation map, executive hiring scorecards, board‑update narratives.

The arc

Four steps over 90 days

01

Week 1

Transition map

Where you still operate as the builder, and what the company now needs from a CEO.

02

Week 4

Delegation system

A written delegation map with owners, check-ins, and escalation rules.

03

Week 8

Executive team design

Hiring scorecards and role clarity for the leaders who will run the business.

04

Week 12

Board-ready narrative

A clear story of the transition for your board, investors, and team.

Format and investment

from $5,400

Duration

90 days

Cadence

Weekly 45-minute coaching sessions with a monthly planning review

Format

Remote or in person, one-to-one

What the fee covers

Twelve weekly sessions and a delegation map

Executive hiring scorecards

Board-update narratives and review

Apply for this programme

“I stopped being the bottleneck in about six weeks. The delegation map did most of the work.”

Jonas Weller, Founder and CEO, Lumen Foundry

FAQ

Can this run alongside fundraising?

Yes. The engagement is designed to protect founder attention during high‑stakes cycles.

What happens after the 90 days?

Most founders keep an optional monthly check-in, agreed with you before the engagement ends.

Do you work with co-founders?

Yes. A joint session can be added when two founders share the CEO role.

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