Evgeny Shadchnev

In this conversation, Evgeny Shadchnev, author and co-founder of Makers, shares his insights on the emotional and strategic complexities of stepping down as a CEO. He discusses recognizing the right time to transition and the necessity of meticulous succession planning. Evgeny emphasizes that such moves shouldn’t be viewed as failures but rather milestones of success. He also shares the challenges he faced during his transition, including unexpected hurdles, and highlights the importance of personal reflection and preparation for both founders and new leaders.