Todd Emaus
Executive and founder coach for startup leaders
| Hourly rate range | $200 to $375 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentTeam performanceConflict and difficult conversationsBurnout and resilienceStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingScaling and growthHigh performers |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | ICF-certified coach; BS in computer engineering, University of Michigan; MBA, University of Michigan |
Todd Emaus is an executive and leadership coach for startup founders and senior leaders. He is a 3x founder who raised venture capital, signed Fortune 500 clients and led layoffs. He now coaches founders on co-founder conflict, company culture and the pressure of running a company. His clients include people at Slack, Notion, Bandcamp and Twitter. He also guides leadership teams live in the room, and he is based in Boulder, Colorado.
What Todd helps with
Todd helps founders who have become the bottleneck in their company. He also works on co-founder tension, fading culture and constant pressure.
- Resolving co-founder conflict
- Building a strong company culture
- Founders who are the bottleneck for every decision
- Growing a leadership style as the company changes
- Building team members who take ownership
- Handling the pressure of leading a company
- Improving how leadership teams work together
Who Todd works with
Todd works with startup founders and senior leaders. His clients range from seed-stage companies through IPO. He partners with leaders who want to be challenged, want to grow and are ready to do the work.
How Todd works
Todd starts with a thirty-minute conversation to find what holds a leader back. He then builds a custom plan for personal, team and business goals. For co-founders in conflict, he uses a four-step process to rebuild trust. For culture work, he uses his Startup Culture Blueprint. He also joins leadership teams at offsites or in the room to give live feedback.
Background and qualifications
Todd is a 3x founder and an ICF-certified coach. He raised venture capital, hired and fired people, signed Fortune 500 clients and laid off team members. His last startup was Twenty20. He studied computer engineering at the University of Michigan and later earned an MBA there. He now coaches founders and senior leaders at startups from seed stage through IPO, including people at Slack, Notion, Bandcamp, Firstbase, Twitter, MagicSpoon and Bond Pet Foods.
Todd Emaus pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one founder coaching
- Co-founder conflict program
- Startup Culture Blueprint
- Leadership team sessions and offsites
- Free Clarity Call
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The CoachVouch take
A 3x founder who raised venture capital and has lived through co-founder conflict and layoffs.
Best for startup founders who want a challenging ally to help with co-founder conflict, culture or leadership.
Common questions
How much does Todd Emaus charge?
Coaching with Todd runs $200 to $375 an hour. Message Todd from this page for an exact quote.
What does Todd Emaus help with?
Todd Emaus helps with resolving co-founder conflict, building a strong company culture, founders who are the bottleneck for every decision and growing a leadership style as the company changes.
Is Todd Emaus certified?
Todd Emaus lists: ICF-certified coach; BS in computer engineering, University of Michigan; MBA, University of Michigan.
Does Todd Emaus coach co-founders together?
Yes. He guides co-founders in conflict through a four-step process to rebuild trust.
Does Todd Emaus work with leadership teams?
Yes. He works with teams at offsites or in the room and gives live feedback.
How do I contact Todd Emaus?
Send Todd a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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