Founder Coaching
I built and successfully exited a bootstrapped company. Now I help founders find clarity in chaos and stay accountable to the work that matters most.
The Origin
There were nights I sat alone with decisions that could end everything — the company, the livelihoods of my team, the trust of my customers, the dream I'd spent years building. No one to lean on. Just me.
"Every bootstrapped founder deserves someone in their corner who's been through the fire and come out successfully the other side."
The Approach
After working with dozens of founders, it always comes down to the same two breakthroughs.
The fog of running a company is real. Together, we cut through the noise — isolating the decisions that actually move the needle from the thousand distractions that feel urgent but aren't. You'll leave every session knowing exactly what to focus on and why.
You already know what you need to do. The hard part is doing it consistently when you're exhausted, second-guessing yourself, and no one's watching. I become the person who holds you to the standard you set for yourself — with empathy, not pressure.
How It Works
No 12-week programs. No frameworks with acronyms. Just honest, focused work together.
Step 01
A free 30-minute conversation to understand where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and whether we're a good fit. No pitch, no pressure.
Step 02
A 90-minute intensive to map your landscape — the business, the bottlenecks, the decisions you've been avoiding. We build your clarity roadmap.
Step 03
Bi-weekly 1:1 sessions plus async access between calls. I'm in your corner when decisions can't wait for the next meeting.
Fit Check
I deliberately keep my roster small so every founder gets my full attention.
What Founders Say
"Within three sessions, I finally made the leadership hire I'd been avoiding for six months. The clarity was immediate and the accountability made sure I followed through."
"I've had executive coaches before. This is different. Christoph has actually lived the bootstrapped journey — the loneliness, the cash crunches, all of it. He doesn't give advice from a textbook."
"The ROI is absurd. One conversation helped me restructure pricing that added €400K in annual revenue. But honestly, the real value is having someone who gets it."
Common Questions
Engagements start at €2,500/month for bi-weekly sessions with async support. The discovery call is free and there's no commitment until we both agree it's a fit.
Most coaches have never run a company. I bootstrapped a business from zero to exit with no outside capital. Every piece of guidance comes from lived experience, not a certification program.
I cap my roster at 8 founders at any given time. This isn't a side hustle — it's my craft. Every founder I work with gets my full presence and attention.
That's exactly what the discovery call is for. We'll talk through where you are and I'll be honest about whether I think coaching would actually help. Sometimes the answer is no, and that's okay.
I ask for a 3-month initial commitment. Real change takes time, and I've found that founders who commit to the process see compounding results. After that, it's month-to-month.
Take the First Step
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no templates — just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
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