Startup Coaches, Events, and Resources

Hi, I'm Brian. I coach leaders from every level who see good things ahead and want help navigating to them in a way that saves time and money. If you are a small business owner (aspiring or actual) I can help you make progress to get what you want. I work with leaders to to refine their message, define direction, and execute on simple actions to produce REAL results. I have experience coaching first-time team leaders, department directors, and C-suite executives to foster leadership excellence. My approach is centered around asking powerful questions that reveal truth and help you navigate your unique path forward. Additionally, my experience as an entrepreneur myself puts me in a position to understand what it means to take an idea and grow it into a business with impact. To be frank, you have all the information you could ever want at your finger tips. Your progress isn't really tied to information. It's tied to thoughtful and deliberate application of that information. That's where I can help. If you are a small business owner, whether you are at the beginning or already well on your way, I can help you get where you're going more efficiently and effectively. Let's connect to explore how we can work together to accomplish the bright future you see ahead!

Four years ago, I made the leap from McKinsey into the startup world, and I've been helping others do the same ever since. Today, I lead Strategy and Corporate Development at a tech company backed by Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Silver Lake, and others. I manage a team overseeing FP&A, M&A, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, and investor relations, and I've helped raise eight figures of private capital along the way. I was the company's first commercial hire and grew from Director to SVP in 2.5 years, so I know what it takes to stand out and scale quickly in high-growth environments. Through coaching, I've helped dozens of candidates land interviews and offers at exciting technology startups (especially in media and sports) via crafting narratives, translating their experience, and navigating the hiring process with confidence.

Hey! I’m Michael, a founder and operator with a track record of building and scaling brands that reach over 25 million people monthly. I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of Famous Media Group, the parent company of AsianFeed, one of the largest Asian-centric digital media brands in the world. Through this work, I’ve partnered with leading organizations including Netflix, Disney, NBC, Instagram, Sony Pictures, the White House, and the U.S. State Department, and have contributed to high-impact initiatives such as the first-ever Lunar New Year activation at the Super Bowl and the 2024 Japanese State Visit. My work has landed me on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, and I’ve been featured in outlets including CNN and Vox. After years of building and scaling a company, I earned my MBA from The Wharton School, adding a strong strategic and financial lens to my hands-on operating experience. I work with founders who are launching something new or scaling what they’ve already built, offering practical, real-world guidance rooted in experience rather than theory. If you’re looking to turn an idea into a company or grow an existing business with clarity and confidence, I’d love to help you move forward.

I’m Garrett Wolfe, co‑founder, CRO & President at Galaxy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettawolfe), where I oversee everything from sales and partnerships to revenue operations and GTM engineering. At Galaxy I’ve built our GTM machine from the ground up, launching growth programs that combine predictive pipelines, AI‑powered outreach, and robust rev‑ops frameworks. Before that, I was employee number nine and the first growth/business hire at Unify. In that role I built the full growth function—automated outbound, inbound funnel, partnerships, sales enablement, and RevOps—from scratch. Within a year our team drove over $15 million in qualified pipeline. Prior to joining the startup world I cut my teeth in tech investment banking at Morgan Stanley and growth equity at TZP, developing the quantitative rigor and strategic discipline that inform my approach today. This combination of hands‑on startup execution—where pipeline and process met scale—and structured analytical training makes me uniquely positioned to coach professionals and teams in sales strategy and GTM motion. I’ve built outbound flies, booked hundreds of meetings, optimized GTM sequences, and set up scalable revenue engines—all while keeping everything predictable and repeatable. Whether you’re launching a GTM org within your startup, scaling pipelines, or sharpening closing effectiveness, I’ve built the playbooks and delivered the results—and love helping others replicate that success.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Pedro, a passionate entrepreneur and startup coach with a rich background in both founding and scaling businesses. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Aloi Tech, I bring firsthand experience in navigating the challenges of launching and growing a tech company. My previous roles as a Product Manager at Minu Fintech and an Associate at Advent International have equipped me with a deep understanding of product development and financial strategies in the startup ecosystem. With an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, I am passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures. Let's connect and explore how I can support your startup journey!

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in entrepreneurship and business development, I am passionate about guiding early-stage founders to success. As the Co-Founder of Sonic Unity and Entrepreneur in Residence at Oneday, I have firsthand experience in launching and scaling innovative ventures. My role as COO at QUALITY has honed my skills in strategic planning and leadership, ensuring that startups thrive in competitive markets. I also bring expertise from my consultancy, Be My Guest, where I specialize in building iconic brands and sustainable business models. Let's work together to turn your startup vision into reality—reach out to start your journey today!

Feeling stuck in your 9-to-5? You have a great business idea, but you're overwhelmed by the confusion of where to start. You're terrified of quitting your job and risking your financial stability, so your dream stays a "someday" idea. I can help. I'm Patrick, and I don't just coach entrepreneurs—I build them. I've not only created multiple profitable businesses myself, but I've also scaled companies from 6 to 2,000 employees as an operations executive. I’ve learned the hard-won lessons so you don't have to. My "tough love" coaching isn't about vague theories. It's a clear, actionable plan to get you results while you are still employed. We will: Clarify Your Offer: We'll validate your idea and turn it into something people will actually pay for. Build a 'No-Burnout' Plan: We'll create a simple, step-by-step action plan that fits your 5-to-9, so you make progress without sacrificing your health or your job. Get Your First Paying Customer: I'll hold you accountable to launching and getting the revenue that proves your concept. Stop feeling stuck. Start building your future. My coaching gives you the clear plan and direct accountability you need to build a real business—one that gives you the freedom to finally quit your job.

Welcome! With over two decades of experience in leadership and executive coaching, I specialize in empowering startup founders to navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses. As the Founder of Surko Coaching, I have partnered with high-potential leaders to enhance their executive presence, strategic decision-making, and resilience, ensuring they are equipped to lead with confidence and clarity. My extensive background includes roles such as Chief Experience Officer at Flowcode and Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Bluecore, where I drove significant growth and operational excellence. I am an ICF Accredited Coach and hold certifications in Career and Leadership Coaching, which I leverage to tailor my coaching approach to each client's unique needs. Let's connect to explore how I can support your journey to success!

I’ve worked across multiple startups, helping founders build products, hire early teams, design systems, and make decisions in the middle of chaos. I’ve taken on fractional executive roles, built AI-enabled workflows, shaped product and go-to-market strategy, and supported teams through the messy but important zero-to-one stages. My background blends strategy, operations, product thinking, and real hands-on execution — which means I can help you work through whatever you’re facing as a founder. My coaching focuses on clarity, momentum, and sustainable decision-making. Whether you’re validating an idea, building an MVP, sharpening your GTM, navigating early hiring, or trying to scale yourself as a leader, I help you break things down, see the blind spots, and move forward with a plan that actually works. You get a mix of strategic thought partnership and practical operator-level support.

With years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a business. As the Co-founder & CCO of S2S Dynamics, a circular economy startup tackling e-waste through tech-driven solutions, I have led commercial strategy, partnerships, and market positioning to drive growth and impact. Prior to this, I co-founded and scaled a renewable energy company to million-dollar revenues, overseeing marketing, strategic alliances, and business development across multiple markets. My journey has given me firsthand exposure to the challenges of fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and sustainable business models—insights I now share as an adjunct professor mentoring startups and executives at IE University. Whether you're an aspiring founder refining your idea, a startup looking to scale, or a corporate innovator driving intrapreneurship, I can help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with practical guidance and actionable strategies.