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Navigating the dual roles of investor and board member can be a daunting challenge, fraught with internal conflict and self-doubt. Balancing these responsibilities often brings to light our insecurities and fears. As a board member, the weight of a company's performance rests on your shoulders, yet you may find yourself grappling with a sense of uncertainty about the true state of affairs within the company, leading to feelings of anxiety and frustration. Dilemmas and internal value conflicts are also common. What's best for your fund, might not be what's best for the business, its founder, or the world. How do I navigate these conflicts without compromising my integrity? How can I hold founders accountable but at the same time be caring, compassionate and not drain their energy? How can I avoid turning my own anxiety into aggression towards the founder?

 About the workshop: 

This workshop with Jerry Colonna addresses these type of questions. Investors need to wake up to the emotional struggle of startup founders and their own. Jerry will share tools that allow you to effectively manage the complex emotions that arise in roles of investor and director. We will delve specifically into two key areas: Firstly, we'll explore the primary stressors faced by entrepreneurs and strategies for cultivating genuine trust and connection with them. Secondly, we'll examine the nuances of boardroom behavior, focusing on how to navigate with integrity and responsibility in this crucial role. The conversations and exercises will help you embrace your full potential as an investor and board member, fostering a culture of growth and excellence in both yourself and the companies you support.

About Jerry Colonna:

Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, a pioneering firm specializing in executive coaching and leadership development, with a focus on founders of start- and scaleups. With a profound belief that better people make better leaders, Jerry has dedicated nearly two decades to leveraging his expertise as an investor, executive, and board member for over 100 organizations. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs and professionals to lead with authenticity, resilience, and balance.

 Before embarking on his coaching journey, Jerry honed his skills as a partner at JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. Prior to that, he co-founded with Fred Wilson (Union Square Ventures) and led Flatiron Partners, a highly successful early-stage investment program based in New York City. Notably, Jerry's leadership journey began at the age of 25 when he assumed the role of editor-in-chief at InformationWeek magazine. Currently residing in Boulder, Colorado, Jerry continues to inspire individuals worldwide to embrace their true potential and lead with purpose.

 Jerry is guest lecturer at IESE's School of Founders, where he teaches Leadership in the Foundations of Scaling and Keep Scaling programs. 

 Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is addressed to VC partners and other investors who have the capacity and responsibility to impact in the CEOs and their companies.

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