29: Transitioning from Founder CEO to VC with Partner at boldstart ventures, Ellen Chisa

Leaders Unscripted

17-10-2023 • 37 mins

Backing a budding leader is always easier when you’ve already been a successful one…

Once a Founder & CEO, now investing in technical founders as Partner at ‘boldstart ventures’, Ellen Chisa’s enlightening story covers a seldom spoken topic - transitioning out of leadership.

Her perspective is a fascinating one; join us on Leaders Unscripted to discover how the CEO role has shaped Ellen’s wise perspectives.

This episode covers:

  • Common issues for first time CEOs
  • Particular challenges in startups
  • The compromises you make with yourself, and implicitly with your team
  • Transitioning into a VC role
  • Management vs leadership
  • Suzan & Ellen’s childhood experiences in Michigan

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