Founder's Path Blog

03 | From Founder Exit to CEO: The Real Decision That Defines Startup Success

Valerie Cobb

Published on: 11/02/2026

Bootstrapping or VC? Founder or CEO? This episode breaks down the real decisions that shape startup survival — funding strategy, product-market fit, leadership transition, and the mindset required to scale and exit successfully.

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02 | The Founder’s Blind Spots: Integrity, AI Risk, and Cybersecurity Realities

Valerie Cobb Published on: 16/12/2025

An honest founder conversation on integrity, authenticity, cybersecurity risks, and AI blind spots and why values, not tactics, sustain long-term growth.

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