Learning and Development
Startups are full of firsts. First-time founders. First-time managers. First-time exec teams. That’s why we offer learning and development designed specifically for startup environments.
Management 101:
First-Time Managers
A 4-week program to help new managers lead with confidence, clarity, and care.
Startups often promote high-performing team members into management roles without giving them the training or tools to succeed. This program is designed specifically for startup talents stepping into their first leadership position.
Over four weeks, participants explore different working styles, learn how to delegate effectively, practice clear communication, and develop strategies for handling conflict. The sessions are interactive, scenario-driven, and immediately applicable to daily management challenges.
What we offer?
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Four live or virtual group sessions delivered over one month
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Playbooks and templates for running 1:1s, giving feedback, setting goals, and managing time
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Guidance on adapting to different personalities and work styles
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Tools for conflict resolution and team communication
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Peer learning discussions and reflection exercises
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Optional pre-program and post-program check-ins for progress tracking
Customized Training Programs
Tailor-made learning programs designed for how your startup works.
Not every team needs the same playbook. Off-the-shelf training often misses the mark for startups: either too slow, too broad, or too disconnected from the day-to-day. We design and deliver learning experiences built around your team’s real challenges, stage, and goals.
Whether it’s preparing new managers, building trust across functions, or improving team communication, our programs are hands-on, fast-moving, and grounded in how your people actually work.
What we offer?
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Custom-designed workshops on topics like communication, team alignment, feedback, and leadership fundamentals
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Manager roundtables or peer learning sessions for cross-functional collaboration
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Role clarity sessions and operating rhythm design for new or scaling teams
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Team offsite facilitation (remote or in-person) focused on trust and alignment
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Quarterly learning plans aligned to company milestones and org structure
Founder Soundboard: Team & Culture Edition
A dedicated space to navigate hiring, people, and culture decisions.
Founders make some of their toughest calls around people: who to hire, how to give feedback, when to restructure, or how to preserve culture during rapid growth. This coaching isn’t about vision or mindset. It’s about having a trusted advisor to talk through the practical, people-side of company building.
With our background in psychology, we listen deeply, ask the right questions, and offer clear, founder-focused guidance. Confidential, high-context, and always grounded in what startups actually face.
What we offer?
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1:1 founder sessions focused on hiring strategy and team design
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Soundboarding for real-time people challenges (performance, team dynamics, leadership friction)
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Strategic support for shaping or evolving company values and cultural norms
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Guidance on managing first executive hires or re-orgs
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Hiring roadmap planning post-raise
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Weekly or biweekly coaching with optional async check-ins
Grow Leadership, Strengthen Teams,
Scale Culture.
Startups move fast, but people still need time to grow. As teams scale, first-time managers step into leadership, communication becomes more complex, and founders take on increasingly high-stakes decisions.
Hey People! offers learning and development programs designed specifically for high-growth companies: combining coaching, workshops, and scalable training to develop leaders at every level. All programs are designed with startup speed, resource constraints, and flexibility in mind.