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AI Can’t Coach You: Why Most Tech Founders Fail as Leaders

AI Can’t Coach You: Why Most Tech Founders Fail as Leaders

Update: 2025-05-14
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AI can write your pitch—but it can’t fix your people problems.In this episode of Ambition Aligned, I sit down with Vladimir Baranov, a founder coach and former CTO/COO who helps technical founders get unstuck and lead with clarity. Vladimir has mentored YC and TS startups, and he specializes in helping brilliant engineers grow past their blind spots—before they burn out or stall their companies.We cover:Why tech founders cap their own growthHow AI is being misused as a crutch instead of a coachThe power of emotional intelligence in scaling teamsWhy self-awareness is the most underrated founder advantageWhat to do when your team hits 10, 50, or 100—and starts breakingWhether you lead a startup or a scaled org, this is a masterclass in real leadership—not just technical skill.🎯 Subscribe for raw conversations on ambition, leadership, and impact.🌐 devoncoombs.com🌐https://humaninterfaces.co/🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs/🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimirbaranov/#TechLeadership #FounderCoach #AIinBusiness #EQvsIQ #AmbitionAligned

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AI Can’t Coach You: Why Most Tech Founders Fail as Leaders

AI Can’t Coach You: Why Most Tech Founders Fail as Leaders

Devon Coombs