Startup CEO Succession: A Founder's Guide to Leadership Transition

Much is written about starting a business, but little guidance exists for founders and their boards on how to orchestrate a CEO succession when their VC-backed startup reaches an inflexion point. Shadchnev draws from his firsthand experience of handing over the reins at Makers, a leading coding bootcamp he co-founded, as well as from coaching dozens of startup CEOs.

In this definitive guide, Shadchnev walks founders through the complex personal and psychological landscape of CEO succession. From reflecting on your deepest motivations for starting the company to assessing your skills and situation to choosing a successor and executing a smooth handoff, he helps startup leaders navigate this make-or-break point with clarity and poise.