The Founder to Leader Journey: Scale yourself as you scale your company

with Rachel Turner, principal at VC Talent Lab, Europe’s only specialist founder & scale-up coaching company

You’ve raised the capital. You’ve hired the team. Sales are building. So why does everything feel harder, not easier?

The reality is that what got you here won’t get you where you need to go.

The scrappy, do-everything "Brave Warrior" energy that launched your start-up becomes toxic when you need to lead a scaling organisation. The result? You become the bottleneck. You’re exhausted from fighting fires. Your team is frustrated. And you’re left wondering why the business you built feels like it’s running you, rather than the other way around.

Most founders think success is about strategy, product, and funding. Those are table stakes. Real success (the kind that allows you to survive the marathon and actually enjoy the ride) is about scaling yourself as fast as you scale your business.

Join Rachel Turner (Co-Founder, VC Talent Lab) for a pragmatic, no-nonsense session on navigating the critical transition from Founder to Leader. Drawing on 20+ years of coaching VC-backed founders, Rachel will unpack the WAM Model of Scale-Up Leadership and explore:

• The 3 modes of leadership you’ll need to develop as you scale the business
  
• Why you can’t solve scale-up problems with start-up leadership
  
• How to ensure you are giving the organisation and your key people what they need to succeed.

If you’re exhausted from fighting fires and fed up with dealing with ‘people-problems’ this session is for you.

Q&A: This isn’t just a lecture. Come with your toughest leadership challenges and let’s tackle them together.

You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow founders and finance leaders who are navigating the same stage. Compare notes, exchange experiences, and leave with fresh perspectives from peers who truly understand the journey you’re on.

We're eagerly looking forward to welcoming you at our event.

The Notion Capital Academy is our comprehensive curriculum addressing the most critical aspects of a start-up's $1M to $100M journey. All modules are led by experienced operators, and functional experts through in person and virtual events.

Join us to connect with peers across the portfolio, learn from world-class experts, and grab a few drinks or dinner.

↗ Organised by the Notion Platform team

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