Online Event
Leadership Development: Before You Scale the Business, Scale Yourself
Transition from being an operational doer to becoming a true strategic leader to scale sustainably.
Date
Apr 23, 2026
Time
05:00 am - 06:30 am
Address
Online Event
Before you scale your business, you need to scale yourself. This formal webinar focuses on the crucial mindset, skills, and leadership capabilities founders must develop at each stage of growth. Join expert coach Karin Jork-Wellbrock (Kay Group, Japan) to discover why many startups fail not because of market conditions, but because founders fail to evolve. The session explores how to transition effectively from operational doer to a true leader, providing the critical foundation needed to scale your company sustainably. Note: This event is conducted in English.
In the high-pressure world of startup growth, unsustainable scaling is often not caused by market forces, but by the founder’s inability to adapt their leadership style fast enough. Before you can successfully scale your business, you must first focus on scaling yourself.
This highly practical webinar dives deep into the leadership evolution required at each development milestone. You will learn how to identify your personal blind spots and acquire the strategic capabilities necessary to lead a mature organization.
What You'll Learn:
This highly practical webinar dives deep into the leadership evolution required at each development milestone. You will learn how to identify your personal blind spots and acquire the strategic capabilities necessary to lead a mature organization.
What You'll Learn:
- Identify the essential mindset and skillset shifts founders must master at each distinct growth stage.
- Analyze why startups often fail due to leadership stagnation, and how to avoid this common pitfall.
- Discover practical, actionable steps to shift from operational hands-on management to true strategic leadership.
- Establish the correct personal foundation required to support sustainable, multi-stage company scaling.
Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage founders and product managers (CPO/PMs) building technology products.
- Entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI into their existing solutions to scale faster.
- Anyone interested in the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in product development.
Additional Resources:
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This session is critical for early-stage and scaling founders who want to become globally competitive leaders. This webinar will be conducted in English.
About the Speaker:
Ms. Karin Jork-Wellbrock – Partner, Executive & Team Coach at Kay Group, Japan, and valued Business Mentor at Founder Institute Vietnam.
About the Partners:
- VMCG Capital: A reputable organization focusing on Investment Management, Startup Incubation, Fundraising, M&A, and Strategic Consulting in Vietnam.
- Focus Education: An organization operating extensively in the education sector with a comprehensive ecosystem, aiming to nurture the next generation of well-rounded, globally integrated talents.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
About Founder Institute Vietnam:
Founder Institute Vietnam (FIV) is the local chapter of the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, bringing Silicon Valley–tested methodologies to founders in Vietnam. FIV supports early-stage entrepreneurs in validating ideas, building traction, and developing fundable, globally scalable startups. Through a structured program, hands-on mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and operators, founders gain the discipline and support needed to turn ideas into real businesses. FIV is committed to empowering the next generation of Vietnamese founders to build globally competitive companies.
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