A LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND FOR EARLY‑STAGE FOUNDERS
ELM (Entrepreneurs Leadership Mastermind) is a 12‑week, small‑group program that helps founders build the leadership skills, resilience, and peer support they need to grow their startups without burning out.
WHAT FOUNDERS SAY
“Eric’s coaching masterfully combines personalized attention with peer accountability, creating an environment where individual insights and collective wisdom thrive. Participating in his program sharpened my leadership skills and significantly advanced our company’s progress toward its strategic goals.”
— Kevin Imani
CEO, Sankore 2.0
“Eric is a powerful mentor and coach. During a challenging period, he helped my team gain clarity, perspective, and the strength to take the right action—when the wrong one could have ended the project. His guidance, especially in high‑growth blockchain environments, helped us build the right mindset to lead teams and drive performance.”
Founder, vSelf
— Roxana Balan
THE CHALLENGES EARLY‑STAGE FOUNDERS FACE:
✓ Investors and key stakeholders push for fast MVP launch and rapid growth.
✓ Resilience is essential in unsettled environments (including Web3 and regulatory uncertainty), where scrutiny and constant change create high levels of stress.
✓ Decentralization, remote work, and global teams require a cohesive, committed workforce from day one.
✓ Strong, effective leadership is expected immediately, with the ability to pivot when needed—often before founders have had time to develop those skills.
WHAT THE ELM PROGRAM OFFERS
The Entrepreneurs Leadership Mastermind is a 12‑week, cohort‑based program for 4 to 6 founders, combining live sessions, peer learning, and simple tools. It focuses on the leadership skills that matter most in the early stages and creates a confidential space to work through real challenges with a coach and peers.
Founders work on:
✓ Understanding the role of a leader and creating a clear vision and roadmap.
✓ Building trust and a culture of responsibility and curiosity.
✓ Mastering authentic communication and feedback.
✓ Developing self‑awareness and resilience as a founder.
✓ Managing time and leading effective team meetings.
✓ Improving listening and influence skills.
These sessions combine active learning and personal development and often create powerful breakthroughs in a confidential, supportive environment.
If you’re an early-stage founder who feels the pressure to grow fast while staying sane and effective, the Entrepreneurs Leadership Mastermind may be a fit.