EXPERTS / FOUNDER COACHING

Founder coaching from people who've built companies

Stuck on a raise, a hire or a co-founder call? Book a founder who's made it. Pay per call, no retainer.

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They've been in your shoes.

5.0 average rating across 588 calls with 33 coaches.

  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews
  • Top Advisor

Ben Lang

Angel Investor

From $250 · 15 min

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  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews
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Chris Tottman

Partner at Notion Capital

From $500 · 45 min

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  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews
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Dario de Wet

VCJ 40 Under 40 | LP, Angel & Fund Advisor

From $75 · 15 min

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  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews
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David Yi

General Partner at Ethos Fund

From $100 · 15 min

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  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Yotam Rosenbaum

Founding Partner @ First Peak Ventures | Mentor, Investor

From $50 · 15 min

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  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Amir Kabir

Operator & Founder | Founding Partner @ Overlook Ventures

“His feedback was direct and honest.”

From $200 · 30 min

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  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Jeff Erickson

Startup Advisor | Angel Investor | Strategic Partnerships

From $100 · 15 min

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How it works

  1. Find your coach

    Filter by background, industry, price and availability.

  2. Book a call

    15 to 45 minutes. The price is shown before you book.

  3. Come back any time

    Want regular calls? Some coaches offer a monthly Advisor Plan.

No retainer. No contract. No catch.

Three things to know before you book.

  • Pay as you go

    Most coaching is sold as a monthly retainer. Here it's one call from $50, price on the profile.

  • Been there, done that

    Most coaches here have founded, raised or exited.

  • Bring the decision, not the company

    A stalled raise, a go-to-market that isn't landing, a co-founder conversation you keep putting off. Leave with a plan.

What changed after a call with a founder

“Erik gave me a whole new perspective on how to position the company and the product, without making me feel like I was paying for time.”
Robert GachokiCall with Erik Poldroo · 5 stars · August 2026

Frequently asked. Honestly answered.

How soon can I talk to someone?

Usually within a few days.

The times shown are the middle of the night for me?

Coaches are in different time zones. Look further out or pick someone closer.

Is this coaching?

Not the traditional kind. No program, no retainer. Book one call, and another only if it helped.

How much does it cost?

Each coach sets their own rate. 30-minute calls on this page cost $100 to $475, and half cost less than $188.

How often do founders book?

Most book once. About one in ten come back to the same coach.

Can I switch coach after the first call?

Yes. Book anyone else at any time.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel 24+ hours before for a full refund, or reschedule up to 2 hours before. If the coach doesn't show, you're refunded.

Talk it through with someone who's done it.

One call. Price up front.

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