From Visionary to Scalable Leader

Executive Coaching for Startup Founders Ready to Grow—Without Losing What Makes Them Great

DEfuse the time bomb

Lead with Clarity

Scale with Confidence

Some real talk from Founders who've been there...

Tien Tzuo,

Founder and CEO Zuora

I honestly could not have built my company without Richard Hagberg. 

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Matt Tait

CEO at Decimal

I think Rich is one of a kind, and I've been around and talked to dozens and dozens of coaches, and there's nobody like him.

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Joe Davey

Co-Founder & CEO of Banzai.

Rich is a scientist when it comes to leadership, and has spent thousands of hours understanding the best practices that make teams and leaders tick. His data-backed best practices provide a veritable masterclass for any entrepreneur, leader, or investor.

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Mitchell Amador

Chief Executive Officer at Immunefi

He can turn any good CEO or a good founder, Specially if they're younger and moldable in terms of temperament, into a great one. And that's pretty phenomenal. That's pretty rare.

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Founder and Startup Leadership Coaching

Dr. Rich's Founder and Startup CEO Leadership Coaching is tailored to help founders and CEOs transform from creative visionaries into strategic leaders, a crucial step for scaling their startups. With deep expertise in psychology and extensive consulting experience, Rich turns complex theories into actionable strategies that drive success.


He fosters a culture of collaboration, aligning team dynamics with strategic objectives to enhance performance. Drawing on his firsthand experience as a founder and a global perspective, Rich offers practical guidance, candid feedback, and essential management strategies to navigate the challenges of startup growth and expansion.

Developing Your leadership Team

Are some of your team members struggling to scale with your growing startup?


Investing in leadership development is crucial for overcoming challenges like inadequate strategic thinking, resistance to change, and managing larger teams.


Poor communication, overwhelming workloads, lack of accountability, cultural misfit, and poor decision-making can also hinder progress. Coaching helps address these issues, fostering the leadership needed for team success and growth.

Leading High Performing Teams

Unlock your leadership potential with our data-driven coaching program, grounded in decades of research and insights from the Hagberg Consulting Group. Dr Rich's executive leadership coaching combines proven strategies with personalized guidance to help you excel in today's dynamic business environment.


Whether you aim to enhance your strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, or decision-making abilities, our evidence-based approach will equip you with the tools to lead with confidence and vision. Explore more to transform your leadership journey.


Are You Blocking Your Startup’s Growth?

Insights by Dr. Hagberg

Are you a founder struggling to bridge the gap between your vision and effective execution? Many founders find that while they're creative and bold risk-takers, they often struggle with systematizing processes and empowering their teams to scale successfully. Without a structured approach, founders risk burnout and bottlenecks that can hinder growth.


Unlocking Success:

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Hi, I'm Richard Hagberg, Ph.D.

“Silicon Valley’s CEO Whisperer.”

Dr. Richard Hagberg, Hagberg Consulting Group

Rich Hagberg is a consulting psychologist with an extensive background spanning 45 years, during which he has worked with more than 500 companies globally.


His professional tenure includes 30 years in Silicon Valley, working with some of the area’s most significant tech firms. Since 2009, Rich has pivoted to assist startup founders and their teams, as well as continuing his work with larger corporations.


Based on Whidbey Island in Washington State, he serves clients worldwide.