Executive Coach to London Tech Founders & CEOs
High-growth founders turn to Dave Bailey to ask the right questions, and hold them accountable for fast, decisive action.
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Reflect on what is really going on
We know it’s lonely at the top. That’s why every founder needs a safe place to examine their doubts, reconnect with their purpose and talk through problems in confidence.
Learn with someone who's been there
Dave Bailey has over 10 years of experience in the trenches. Acquire new perspectives and new skills to help you stay in control as your business scales up.
Make better decisions faster
Good decisions come from a clear mind. Work on the tough questions, choose clarity over certainty, and be held accountable for getting stuff done.
Core Values
When I started my coaching practice, I developed the following set of core values to guide me. Nearly a decade on, they still feel like the right ones:
Questions are more powerful than answers.
Clarity comes from perspective.
Experience is the best teacher.
Accountability drives results.
Vulnerability makes you stronger.
Dave's credentials
- Co-founded several companies (successes and failures)
- Raised millions in angel and venture capital
- Hired and managed hundreds of employees
- 15 years of operating experience in the trenches
- Coached 100s of venture-backed CEOs
- Invested in 50+ startups as a Venture Capitalist
- Writes the Founder Coach Blog with millions of views
- Collaborates with top-tier VCs funds
Who is right for executive coaching with Dave?
Dave specialises in working with ambitious high-performers that:
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Have raised over $2.5m in funding
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Have a product in the market
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Want to develop a growth mindset
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Are serious about scaling their business
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Are willing to be coached
What CEOs say about Dave
★★★★★
“My sessions with Dave give me clarity, focus, and a roadmap to being a better CEO and a better leader”
Anastasia Leng, CEO of CreativeX
Investors: Raised $30M from Guggenheim, Beringea, Index
★★★★★
“Dave is a rare breed of 'lesser spotted coach'. He has proper CEO and investor experience but doesn't try to solve it for you. His post-coaching notes are awesome too….well structured and highlighted.”
Jonathan Lakin, CEO of IntentHQ
Raised $32M from Oxford Capital, Edge
★★★★★
“David is exceptionally good at asking pinpointed questions that help you to move forward and grow the company.”
Mikela Druckman, CEO of GreyParrot
Investors: Raised $17.5M from SpeedInvest, Force Over Mass
In case you had more questions
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Will I see a return on my investment?
I already speak with co-founders and board members. Why do I need an external coach?
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