Reflections & Lessons: My Founder Blog

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Find Your Ownable Zone: The Only Market That Truly Matters First

This video breaks down the relationship between moat and product-market fit, and why most startups over-rotate toward one or the other. It shows how the overlap defines your true beachhead market — the space you can win and defend.

Founder Insights

Find Your Ownable Zone: The Only Market That Truly Matters First

This video breaks down the relationship between moat and product-market fit, and why most startups over-rotate toward one or the other. It shows how the overlap defines your true beachhead market — the space you can win and defend.

Founder Insights

Find Your Ownable Zone: The Only Market That Truly Matters First

This video breaks down the relationship between moat and product-market fit, and why most startups over-rotate toward one or the other. It shows how the overlap defines your true beachhead market — the space you can win and defend.

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My Founder Journey part 4: From Blue Bottoms to Boardrooms: My Bold Native Story pt1

This is the fourth chapter in my Founder Journey. For the full picture, you might want to read the earlier ones first. Either way, I hope you enjoy it.

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My Founder Journey part 4: From Blue Bottoms to Boardrooms: My Bold Native Story pt1

This is the fourth chapter in my Founder Journey. For the full picture, you might want to read the earlier ones first. Either way, I hope you enjoy it.

Founder Insights

My Founder Journey part 4: From Blue Bottoms to Boardrooms: My Bold Native Story pt1

This is the fourth chapter in my Founder Journey. For the full picture, you might want to read the earlier ones first. Either way, I hope you enjoy it.

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The Dark Side of Enterprise Deals: What Founders Must Know About Clean-Room Rebuilds

This explainer walks through how “clean room” strategies work, why some large enterprises use them to (i)legally rebuild a startup’s technology, and the real risks founders and VCs need to understand. It’s a calm but uncompromising look at a practice that, in my view, has no place in a healthy ecosystem — and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.

Founder Insights

The Dark Side of Enterprise Deals: What Founders Must Know About Clean-Room Rebuilds

This explainer walks through how “clean room” strategies work, why some large enterprises use them to (i)legally rebuild a startup’s technology, and the real risks founders and VCs need to understand. It’s a calm but uncompromising look at a practice that, in my view, has no place in a healthy ecosystem — and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.

Founder Insights

The Dark Side of Enterprise Deals: What Founders Must Know About Clean-Room Rebuilds

This explainer walks through how “clean room” strategies work, why some large enterprises use them to (i)legally rebuild a startup’s technology, and the real risks founders and VCs need to understand. It’s a calm but uncompromising look at a practice that, in my view, has no place in a healthy ecosystem — and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.

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Thinking Correctly Under Pressure: The Skill Every Founder Needs

This video breaks down the TCUP principle — a mental framework used in elite sport and high-stakes business — and shows how it transformed the outcome of a deal I nearly mishandled under pressure. It’s a short, practical story founders can use to make better decisions when the stakes feel highest.

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Thinking Correctly Under Pressure: The Skill Every Founder Needs

This video breaks down the TCUP principle — a mental framework used in elite sport and high-stakes business — and shows how it transformed the outcome of a deal I nearly mishandled under pressure. It’s a short, practical story founders can use to make better decisions when the stakes feel highest.

Founder Insights

Thinking Correctly Under Pressure: The Skill Every Founder Needs

This video breaks down the TCUP principle — a mental framework used in elite sport and high-stakes business — and shows how it transformed the outcome of a deal I nearly mishandled under pressure. It’s a short, practical story founders can use to make better decisions when the stakes feel highest.

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The Five Silent Killers Quietly Wrecking Early-Stage Startups

A breakdown of the hidden issues that slowly suffocate young companies long before they “fail” — from muddled narratives to weak customer signals and misaligned incentives. This video helps founders recognise the danger early and gives them a clearer path to turn things around.

Founder Insights

The Five Silent Killers Quietly Wrecking Early-Stage Startups

A breakdown of the hidden issues that slowly suffocate young companies long before they “fail” — from muddled narratives to weak customer signals and misaligned incentives. This video helps founders recognise the danger early and gives them a clearer path to turn things around.

Founder Insights

The Five Silent Killers Quietly Wrecking Early-Stage Startups

A breakdown of the hidden issues that slowly suffocate young companies long before they “fail” — from muddled narratives to weak customer signals and misaligned incentives. This video helps founders recognise the danger early and gives them a clearer path to turn things around.

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Founder Journey – Part 3: Swing Hard. Walk Away. Start Again.

From a golf course in Hanoi to a fishing boat in Mindanao. A story about grit, belief, and moving on.

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Founder Journey – Part 3: Swing Hard. Walk Away. Start Again.

From a golf course in Hanoi to a fishing boat in Mindanao. A story about grit, belief, and moving on.

Founder Insights

Founder Journey – Part 3: Swing Hard. Walk Away. Start Again.

From a golf course in Hanoi to a fishing boat in Mindanao. A story about grit, belief, and moving on.

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What's the difference between the coaching tiers?

Each tier offers a different level of involvement - from weekly guidance to fully embedded support. Choose based on the intensity and access you need.

What's the difference between the coaching tiers?

Each tier offers a different level of involvement - from weekly guidance to fully embedded support. Choose based on the intensity and access you need.

What's the difference between the coaching tiers?

Each tier offers a different level of involvement - from weekly guidance to fully embedded support. Choose based on the intensity and access you need.

Do you only work with tech startups?

Not at all. I work across a variety of industries. I spent the first half of my career outside of my career, working in construction, infrastructure, retail, sustainability, oceans and agriculture as a business consultant.

Do you only work with tech startups?

Not at all. I work across a variety of industries. I spent the first half of my career outside of my career, working in construction, infrastructure, retail, sustainability, oceans and agriculture as a business consultant.

Do you only work with tech startups?

Not at all. I work across a variety of industries. I spent the first half of my career outside of my career, working in construction, infrastructure, retail, sustainability, oceans and agriculture as a business consultant.

Do you only work with startups or founders?

Not exclusively. While most of my clients are startup founders, I also work with senior leaders, emerging team members, and growing businesses that need strategic support across departments. Through my in-residence offer, I coach multiple people within the same company - from product leads to commercial teams - wherever clarity and momentum are needed.

Do you only work with startups or founders?

Not exclusively. While most of my clients are startup founders, I also work with senior leaders, emerging team members, and growing businesses that need strategic support across departments. Through my in-residence offer, I coach multiple people within the same company - from product leads to commercial teams - wherever clarity and momentum are needed.

Do you only work with startups or founders?

Not exclusively. While most of my clients are startup founders, I also work with senior leaders, emerging team members, and growing businesses that need strategic support across departments. Through my in-residence offer, I coach multiple people within the same company - from product leads to commercial teams - wherever clarity and momentum are needed.

Is this like therapy or consulting?

No - it's not therapy, and it's not just advice. You get coaching, strategy, and hands-on input from someone who's been there.

Is this like therapy or consulting?

No - it's not therapy, and it's not just advice. You get coaching, strategy, and hands-on input from someone who's been there.

Is this like therapy or consulting?

No - it's not therapy, and it's not just advice. You get coaching, strategy, and hands-on input from someone who's been there.

Can I use the time to support my team?

Absolutely. If you're on the Coach-In-Residence plan, you can deploy me across your team as needed - coaching, meetings or strategic input.

Can I use the time to support my team?

Absolutely. If you're on the Coach-In-Residence plan, you can deploy me across your team as needed - coaching, meetings or strategic input.

Can I use the time to support my team?

Absolutely. If you're on the Coach-In-Residence plan, you can deploy me across your team as needed - coaching, meetings or strategic input.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes - if you don't find value after a session, I'll refund your payment. Simple as that.

Do you offer refunds?

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Do you offer refunds?

Yes - if you don't find value after a session, I'll refund your payment. Simple as that.

Can you help with investor decks or negotiations?

Definitely. Deal-making is a core part of what I do - from pitch prep and messaging to stakeholder mapping, negotiation strategy and closing.

Can you help with investor decks or negotiations?

Definitely. Deal-making is a core part of what I do - from pitch prep and messaging to stakeholder mapping, negotiation strategy and closing.

Can you help with investor decks or negotiations?

Definitely. Deal-making is a core part of what I do - from pitch prep and messaging to stakeholder mapping, negotiation strategy and closing.

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Don't stall. Let's get things moving - together

You don’t need to figure it all out alone or keep spinning your wheels.

Whether you’re stuck on strategy, growth, or a key decision, we’ll use this call to get clear on where you are — and what’s next.

Let's see if we're a good fit. No pressure.

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Don't stall. Let's get things moving - together

You don’t need to figure it all out alone or keep spinning your wheels.

Whether you’re stuck on strategy, growth, or a key decision, we’ll use this call to get clear on where you are — and what’s next.

Let's see if we're a good fit. No pressure.