Founder &
Executive Success
Strategic leadership support
for scalable growth
From defining clear roles and responsibilities to guiding executive transitions and onboarding new leaders, we ensure your leadership structure is aligned for success.
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How we supported a leading consumer tech company in hiring its first professional CEO
The challenge
A well-known consumer tech company led by two founders, including the founding CEO, had just secured funding to scale internationally.
The challenge was twofold:
they needed an experienced CEO to lead the expansion, and the founding CEO wanted to redefine their role to maintain maximum impact. They required guidance to redefine their roles and align the leadership team for the company’s next growth phase.
The solution
We partnered with the founders to navigate this critical transition. We focused on creating strong clarity around the roles and responsibilities of the incoming CEO and the founding CEO's new role within the organisation.
Our goal was to ensure that each role was well-defined, with clear expectations and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. To secure the right CEO, we engaged a top-tier Executive Search partner. We developed a structured interview process that involved all relevant stakeholders, ensuring a thorough assessment of each candidate's skills and competencies.
Our impact
Our comprehensive support led to the successful recruitment of an experienced CEO, whose strategic onboarding was carefully planned to ensure a smooth transition.
We facilitated alignment among the board, investors, and founders on the CEO appointment, ensuring everyone was on the same page. By establishing clear roles and responsibilities and guiding the founder through their transition, we set the company on a path to becoming the number one player in Europe.
"Partnering with Invested has been transformative for OpenUp over our long-lasting relationship. Their extensive expertise provided valuable insights through founder business coaching, organisational design and executive hiring support, and business coaching for our people leader, significantly enhancing our strategic and operational effectiveness."
Gijs Coppens, CEO & Founder, OpenUp
Playbook
#The Co-Ceo Advantage
The Art of Founder-Led Leadership
Scaling a founder-led company can bring unique challenges, often requiring a leadership approach that balances entrepreneurial vision with operational demands. The Co-CEO model offers a way to divide responsibilities, align strengths, and manage complexity effectively.
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