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Introverted Leaders and Their Quiet Powers (and Flaws)

"Leadership is not about being the center of attention, but rather empowering others.” – Jennifer B. Kahnweiler

While extroverted founders often shine at parties and in media appearances, this isn't the only path to success. Introversion is a powerful advantage when used strategically.

By understanding both the strengths and challenges of introverted leadership, we can harness these traits while managing perceptions and building effective partnerships with extroverts.

This post explores the advantages and limitations of being an introvert while also acknowledging that personality traits exist on a spectrum.

Expert Tips for Startups
Quick, valuable insights from accomplished founders

Early VC Talks Uncover Blind Spots

If you plan to raise venture funding, don't wait until you feel "ready" to engage with investors. By relying on overly optimistic advice from advisors, I initially missed gaps in my go-to-market strategy.

Early VC conversations will expose such gaps, allowing you to address them sooner and secure funding faster. Don’t worry about connecting too early. VCs love potential. If they believe in you and your vision, they will stay engaged.

Soraya Depowski founded Sharely, an impact fintech platform that empowers everyday investors to make a measurable impact on global issues.

How We Can Help

Over 90% of startups fail.

Build Scale Grow helps founders beat these odds by efficiently scaling businesses and aligning vision, resources, and efforts.

We do this with holistic planning to build new teams, systems, and functions like Revenue Operations and Customer Success to drive rapid growth.

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