01. Executive coaching for startup founders and executives
I offer ongoing support in addressing your biggest challenges. If it’s keeping you up at night, taking up your creative energy, or sucking your attention - let’s talk about it. I’ll help you get clarity and confidence in moving forward.
“Dan’s coaching provided me with effective mechanisms for prioritizing important tasks over urgent and routine ones.”
- Lena Levin, Co-founder and CEO, Octopus AI, 3X founder
02. Coaching for founders at critical turning points
Looking for support with a specific challenge?
I specialize in:
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Ideation coaching for second time (+) founders
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Fundraising coaching - end to end, from crafting your strategy to completing due diligence, and everything in between.
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Planning and executing layoffs
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Planning, building and launching new products
Interested in something else? Reach out to see if I can help.
“Dan was a tremendous help in starting our funding process. He took the time to learn about us, our business, and our goals, and provided us with valuable advice and feedback.”
- Yaacov Goldberg, Co-founder and CPO, Storydoc
03. Single Consultations
Only have a couple of questions? Prefer to speak on an as-needed basis? I offer single consultations for these situations.
How these are most often used by my clients:
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Focused discussion of a specific dilemma related to product strategy, company building, or leadership
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Feedback on an idea (for a startup, new product, organizational initiative, etc.)
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Career consulting for senior leaders in tech.
“Dan is great! He patiently heard everything I had to say, showed empathy and gave me practical advice on next steps. Highly recommend talking to him!"
- Vartika
TESTIMONIALS
How it works
1. Discovery call
We’ll start with a call for me to learn about your needs, and for you to see if you’re comfortable with my style.
2. A customized package
I’ll propose a plan structured to meet your needs and budget. These always include 1:1 meetings (in person or online), and often include additional as-needed support through calls, text or email.
3. Working together
We’ll discuss my proposal, and begin our work when you’re ready. I take on a limited number of ongoing clients, to guarantee my availability and attention for each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What do you charge?I charge a flat monthly rate based on the expected commitment you’ll need from me, understanding that the actual time we’ll spend together will vary. I aim to find a package that meets the needs and budget of each client. These can be adjusted over time as your needs change.
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What questions can I ask you?I’ve helped founders and executives with just about anything: product strategy, structuring commercial and M&A deals, negotiations, hiring and firing, organizational structure, planning layoffs, fundraising, and leadership challenges. We sometimes also discuss personal issues that come up – since life is unexpected. I have broad experience with startups, and I’m an expert in organizing your thinking about topics, even when they’re new to me. The point of working with me is that you’ll have someone to discuss the most pressing matters with, regardless of what they are.
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When is the best time to hire you?There’s no single right time. In many cases, the trigger is an opportunity - you’re taking on a new role or project, or your company is at a turning point and you need to do something you’ve never done before. In other cases, the trigger could be a challenge - you’re stuck, or your company is not doing well, and you’re looking for a way to move forward.
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What if I need you for more time than we planned for?I assume some variability, so you’re always comfortable reaching out to me and not concerned about the bill. If you’d like me to take on a special project beyond our agreed-upon commitment, we’ll discuss separate pricing.
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Are you available to travel?I’m based in Rochester, NY, and travel regularly to NYC. I work remotely with clients in other locations. I’m happy to travel to additional locations if it makes sense for both of us.
