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Founder psychology, on stage.

I'm a former VC-backed founder turned psychologist. I speak on psychological capital, burnout and performance - for audiences of founders, leaders and the people who back them.

Byron McCaughey presenting a keynote on stage to a seated audience

Keynote

Australian Agritech Association

Byron McCaughey speaking on a panel discussion

Panel

Founder community event

Talk topics

01

Building Psychological Capital

Why the mind is a driver of business success as much as any other form of capital. How leaders can measure hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism, and train them like any other asset.

02

Burnout-Proof

Mental health isn't a reactive fix - it's a performance advantage. How founders and leaders get ahead of burnout before it costs them their decision-making, their team and their business.

03

How to Support Your Portfolio Founders

An internal session for VC and accelerator teams on spotting early warning signs, having the hard conversations, and building founder support into how you operate.

04

Co-Founder Conflict Done Right

Co-founder conflict kills more startups than competition does. What healthy disagreement actually looks like - from someone who kept the relationship after the startup died.

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Formats

  • Keynote 45-60 min
  • Panel or fireside chat guest or moderator
  • VC or accelerator team session internal

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