Hi, I'm Paul Fifield! I'm an entrepreneur turned coach for CEOs at VC-backed startups
After 25 years of building companies, with the last 12 years focussed on tech where I have played a significant role in creating over $1.5B in value, 1200 jobs, $200M in combined revenue and raised over $100M in venture capital from US investors across four companies, I've now hung up my operator boots.
I now have a portfolio of direct coaching clients and see it as a privilege to support the next wave of entrepreneurs aiming to build world-class companies. I believe the best way to have an impact is by working directly with the CEO in a relatively high-touch, supporting role.
The CEO is usually the last person to get adequate support, and they should be the first! My career has many examples of external CEO support having a game-changing impact, and in some cases, being the difference between the life and death of a company.
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In addition to my coaching, I am also an Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Episode 1 Ventures in London and an Operating Advisor for Bessemer Venture Partners in the US.
You can see my career history on LinkedIn here.
Areas of Expertise.
How I can help
I have a deep level of experience in the following areas:
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All aspects of GTM from zero to $50M + with a large network of the best talent in GTM in the UK and US
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US expansion - I have done this 3 times successfully
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Raising capital, especially in the US (significant network of VC contacts in the UK and the US)
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Emotional, psychological and mental health support
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Operationally running an international company into the hundreds of people
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Developing strong cultures
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Organisational design
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All aspects of hiring and employee lifecycles
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Developing a strong management team
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Creating employee incentive programs
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Communication design and organisational rhythm
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A sounding board for strategy
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Identifying CEO blind spots
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Supporting on how to get the best out of the board
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Support with ruthless prioritisation and focus
Engagement Options
Engagements can vary depending on the specific need but the optimal engagement for the highest impact is:.
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Weekly 1-hour call
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Short ad hoc calls for specific advice and help
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Whatsapp help/support
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2 hours of follow-up and ad hoc work
Alternatively, a lower cadence of calls
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Fortnightly 1-hour call
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Short ad hoc calls for specific advice and help
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Whatsapp help/support
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1 hour of follow-up and ad hoc work
