I stay ready so I don't have to get ready

Four patterns I see in the startup leaders that are most successful

Apr 27 • Andrew Capland

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Your job isn't to know the answer.

It's more about your ability to figure out the answer.

Apr 22 • Andrew Capland

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Care deeply about your work. Just don't become it.

There's a word for what comes next. Most people never learn it.

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March 2026

Am I bad at this, or is it just really hard right now?

Five patterns from 90+ coaching engagements. The last one surprised me most.

Mar 25 • Andrew Capland

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I coached her. Then she became CEO.

She went from head of marketing to CEO in 3 years. Here's what she had to unlearn.

Mar 18 • Andrew Capland

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Why so Many Growth Leaders Get Fired After 16 Months

The 3 patterns I've watched repeat across 90+ growth leaders, including myself

Mar 11 • Andrew Capland

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You're probably not one prompt away

A former SVP built the perfect AI resume. It didn't work.

Mar 4 • Andrew Capland

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February 2026

My CEO told me to stop

I thought I was doing everything right. I wasn't.

Feb 25 • Andrew Capland

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The line in my annual review I'll never forget

I thought I was being a team player. Turns out I was playing it safe.

Feb 18 • Andrew Capland

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Why most Directors of Growth never make VP

After coaching 90+ growth leaders, I've seen the same patterns. In this post, I'll break them down and share the framework that fixes it.

Feb 12 • Andrew Capland

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I helped a Growth Lead Design their 90 Day Plan

When I started my last Head of Growth role, I was super excited on the outside - and quietly stressing inside.

Feb 4 • Andrew Capland

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January 2026

The most effective cancellation experience I've ever seen (with data)

And the psychological principles to help us understand why

Jan 27 • Andrew Capland

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