Guiding from
Founder to Leader
Leading is
complicated.
challenging.
vulnerable.
uncertain.
complicated.
Let's make sense of it.
Doug pardo, executive coach
Using courageous authenticity as the anchor, I guide founders and C-level executives of early-stage companies through their leadership journey—from idea incubation to IPO—helping you uncover your leadership potential and accelerate the growth of your company.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder as you evolve to meet the needs of your growing organization, your diverse stakeholders, and the challenges of the present moment.

Custom executive coaching built on integrity, trust, and respect.
Over time, we shape the context around you with intentionality, allowing you to lead from a place of authenticity, and learn at a pace that meets the needs of your company.
Receive customized coaching focused on addressing real-time issues and identifying solutions that are unique to you.
I use leader-specific insights and knowledge to develop sustainable solutions to increasingly complex goals.
Examples of companies I partner with
More about me
I founded Lionpoint Coaching in 2020 to pursue my vision of guiding early-stage founders and leaders to solve the world’s problems through courageous authenticity. In 2025, I launched the Lionpoint Collective that includes passionate coaches who have dedicated their careers to pushing leaders to be true.
Check out some of my Core Insights and Observations on the Lionpoint Coaching site.