When the finish-line high fades, the real quest begins.
You closed the deal, the wire hit, the world applauded—then the quiet crept in. Friends picture you yachting off Sardinia; instead you find yourself awake at 3 a.m. thinking now what?
What founders confide once the confetti settles
What founders confide once the confetti settles
“I’ve got resources—and zero rhythm.”
“Buying toys gives me a 60-minute buzz, then the emptiness returns.”
“The title’s gone and so is the scaffolding of my week.”
“Success rewrote my résumé; purpose hasn’t caught up.”
“I’m afraid this might be the peak.”
“I’ve got resources—and zero rhythm.”
“Buying toys gives me a 60-minute buzz, then the emptiness returns.”
“The title’s gone and so is the scaffolding of my week.”
“Success rewrote my résumé; purpose hasn’t caught up.”
“I’m afraid this might be the peak.”
A representative transformation
A representative transformation
A $50 M fintech founder spiralled through impulsive side deals and unopened beach-house keys. In our first quarter we slowed the spin, uncovered what was uniquely his, and drafted a portfolio of climate-tech angel bets plus two advisory seats that light him up—while reserving Tuesdays for trail-running and deep work. We still partner today, turning each new opportunity into higher-impact, lower-noise moves.
A $50 M fintech founder spiralled through impulsive side deals and unopened beach-house keys. In our first quarter we slowed the spin, uncovered what was uniquely his, and drafted a portfolio of climate-tech angel bets plus two advisory seats that light him up—while reserving Tuesdays for trail-running and deep work. We still partner today, turning each new opportunity into higher-impact, lower-noise moves.
What changes
What changes
A north star bigger than any cap table
Integrated identity—you’re more than your old badge
Calendars built for energy, not obligation
A portfolio of quests—ventures, philanthropy, family systems—aligned with your essence
A north star bigger than any cap table
Integrated identity—you’re more than your old badge
Calendars built for energy, not obligation
A portfolio of quests—ventures, philanthropy, family systems—aligned with your essence
How we can work together
How we can work together
Private Partnership – quarterly retainer, on-call voice loop, immersive strategy days
(Essence Intensive retreats are available for a rapid reset—but most post-exit founders begin with the Partnership.)
Ready to reclaim the thrill—minus the treadmill?
Begin a private conversation
Private Partnership – quarterly retainer, on-call voice loop, immersive strategy days
(Essence Intensive retreats are available for a rapid reset—but most post-exit founders begin with the Partnership.)
Ready to reclaim the thrill—minus the treadmill?
Begin a private conversation
