EUVC VC | E522 | Venture Beyond: Coaching Founders, VCs & the Inner Work of Building Well
Jul 15, 2025
Colin McQuade, an executive coach with a decade of experience in the startup space, and Mike Reiner, co-founder of 432 Legacy, explore the emotional dynamics that influence venture success. They dive into the importance of relationships, effective communication, and the challenges of ego within venture teams. The duo discusses transitioning roles, the myth of pleasing, and the value of inner peace amidst chaos. They emphasize finding joy in the entrepreneurial journey while managing energy for long-term success.
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Change Drives Relationship Evolution
- Relationships underpin startup success yet are often neglected compared to product and market fit.
- Changing and consciously managing investor and co-founder relationships is crucial as business evolves.
Feedback Fuels Conversation Quality
- Use simple feedback like rating conversations from 1 to 10 to improve communication quality.
- Focus feedback on specific moments to make it actionable and help prevent slow failure in businesses.
Build Courage Through Practice
- Build courage in tough conversations by role-playing what you want to say beforehand.
- Distinguish fear that signals important issues from fear that falsely deters action.