📣 Spring BORED - Calling all Pioneers, Change Makers & Entrepreneurs
Introducing "Founder Fundamentals" by Chief of Stuff
Hey all!
If you’ve been following my career you may know that I love building startups, supporting founders, and have always been an early adopter. At the beginning of the year I finished being a turnaround CEO, an experience that had a profound impact on me, and reminded me just how difficult it is to build sustainable businesses in the long-term. The question I’ve been asking myself since then is “how I can empower entrepreneurs to build healthy companies from the roots 🌱 up?”
Rather than “gate keep” my expertise, I’ve decided to launch an education platform “Founder Fundamentals Digital Academy” to share the STUFF I know about building companies along with the wisdom of other “Chief Experts.” The goal is to give founders tactical support and practical wisdom in an affordable and accessible way so that they actually succeed. If you are building something or know someone who is, then this is for you!
Here’s what’s inside:
🎓 Live Workshops: Starting this week (March 27th) join me for interactive 90 minute workshops covering essential topics like “WTF is Communications”, “Pitching to Investors”, “Finding Your North Star”, and “Cultivating Culture”. As a Bored Member use the code “COSVIP” to make every workshop $10! Consider this my gift to you.
💻 Digital Academy: Launching later this Spring, my self-paced online courses are tailored to each fundamental area, providing in-depth knowledge and actionable strategies to help you scale your startup. Join the waitlist to get early access.
🤝 Founder Coaching: Instead of $$$ advisory agreements, I’ve created three coaching packages that provide guidance, support, and practical advice tailored to founder’s specific needs. Book a deep-dive session here or join the group coaching starting in April to meet like-minded founders and get on-going support.
🎙️ Board Meeting Podcast: Tune in to our weekly podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for insightful conversations with founders (like Nic from YAYEM), insights on trends (tiktok + travel), and pop culture (it’s Oscar worthy).
I think we can all agree that toxicity is not innovation and building the plane while flying it - well that’s no longer a viable plan (literally and figuratively LOL). Founder Fundamentals focuses on what I believe are the four most critical but under-resourced areas - Communications, Data & Growth, People Operations & Talent, and Investor Relations. They are over-looked but are the four areas that will fast-track success and establish longevity for any business.
I’m excited to kick things off with my favorite topic - “WTF is Communications” on Wednesday, March 27th. In this workshop I’ll demystify comms and teach you how to cut through the noise, reach customers, attract investors, and drive growth. If you don’t have a comms plan or even know how to leverage comms, sign up with code “COSVIP” and join me - I promise it will be worth your time.
I meet so many talented people with great business ideas, but we’re entering a new era of innovation with unprecedented challenges (economic, geopolitical, social etc). I firmly believe that the old way of building is outdated and misaligned, and there needs to be a new approach to creating companies. Founder Fundamentals is my attempt to empower the next generation of leaders to build something that lasts. Please help me spread the word and share with anyone in your network that you think could benefit from Founder Fundamentals! And if you’re a founder, pioneer, or change-maker then please join me - I’d love to help you achieve your goals.
Ready?
Let’s Go Make Some Magic. 🚀
Sarah Maxwell aka The Chief of Stuff