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The Leadership Deficit: Why Startups Break at the Top

The Leadership Deficit: Why Startups Break at the Top

Update: 2025-06-27
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Ever wondered why brilliant founders often struggle when it comes to actually leading teams?

Peter Ahn, Sales Performance Coach & Speaker, who's worked with top companies like Google, Dropbox, Slack, and advised over 100 startups, joins Krissy to unpack why technical talent doesn’t always equal leadership success.

Peter breaks down why exceptional product minds can still miss the mark on leadership, the real myths founders believe, and why past success doesn’t guarantee future wins. From spotting leadership red flags early to recognizing the true currency of great leaders, this episode offers actionable, no-nonsense insights you won’t want to miss.

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The Leadership Deficit: Why Startups Break at the Top

The Leadership Deficit: Why Startups Break at the Top