Founder Role Transition

The strategic process of evolving a founder's position from active management to board member to advisor as a company matures, balancing their ownership stake and domain expertise against organizational needs for professional leadership.

2 episodes

Ep 49—Jen Bonnett - The CEO Is The Salesperson: Why Founders Can't Just Hand Off the Pitch

Ep 49—Jen Bonnett - The CEO Is The Salesperson: Why Founders Can't Just Hand Off the Pitch

Jennifer Bonnett, a longtime tech entrepreneur and former ecosystem builder at ATDC and Invest Atlanta, discusses her transition back into technology through AI experimentation. She shares her journey from writing a search engine in 1997 to vibe coding consumer apps with Claude, while coaching female founders on the realities of early-stage entrepreneurship—particularly the non-negotiable requirement that CEOs must personally sell for at least the first year or two before delegating.

Ep42 Chris Thomajan: Bet on the Jockey, Not the Horse: A 35-Year CFO's Guide to Backing Winners

Ep42 Chris Thomajan: Bet on the Jockey, Not the Horse: A 35-Year CFO's Guide to Backing Winners

Chris Thomajan, a CFO with 35 years of startup experience, discusses his career path from English major to finance leader across 100+ companies, primarily in Boston's biotech ecosystem. He shares frameworks for evaluating CEOs, navigating venture capital cycles, and managing founder transitions, emphasizing that betting on the right team matters more than the product itself.

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