Show notes
Tom Robins shares the story of taking over from Adam Fudakowski, A founder of Switchee, as the CEO.We discuss the process of getting the first job as CEO, the differences between a founder's skill set and an operator's skill set, the dynamics of the relationship between a new CEO and the previous CEO if they stay on the team, and the board's role in the process.00:00 Introduction01:32 Joining Switchee05:15 Founders vs CEOs12:36 Landing the first CEO job20:09 Taking an interim title22:37 A 3-month sabbatical for the CEO29:12 Earning the team's trust32:45 Renegotiating the relationship with the founder39:07 Building bridges with the board42:43 Reshaping the senior team44:38 Advice for aspiring CEOs47:24 What founder CEOs get wrong53:08 Episode summaryEvgeny Shadchnev is a founder coach who works with entrepreneurs and CEOs to ensure smooth CEO successions. Find out more about his work at www.evgeny.coach.Startup CEO Succession: a Founder's Guide to Leadership Transition is out now. Find it on Amazon in hardcover, paperback and Kindle formats. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.evgeny.coach
