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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.