Presentations, Workshops, & Coaching
Training ranges from hour-long talks to multi-day workshops to ongoing one-on-one coaching. (Note that we do not mean the question-driven approach of the coaching industry, but rather the structured, rigorous, and detailed instructional approach used in the performing arts.)
Ready For Exit - Preparing Startups for Mid-Stage Investment
Drawing on seven years in technical diligence for private equity
– as well as an acquisition as a CTO –
Iain teaches startup leaders how to position their companies for the hard questions and rigorous
expectations of mid-stage deal teams. Based on his work on hundreds of deals, ranging
from scrappy startups to multi-billion conglomerates, Iain has learned
what works, what doesn't, and what investors want to see to sign the deal.
Learn what you need to know now so you won't wish you could go back in time later.
Read more here on the Ready For Exit workshops and coaching.
If you're an investor or mid-stage company looking for diligence, Iain works through
RingStone Tech.
Speaker Training
An award-winning and engaging speaker with over 30 years of experience with audiences of all sizes, Iain's transformative sessions combine deeply researched content with hands-on practice tips and engaging demonstrations. In his Secrets from the Stage series, participants become relaxed, confident, and compelling presenters. From conquering stage anxiety, to bomb-proof preparation, to highly effective practicing, Iain covers everything needed to become a memorable, influential, and powerful speaker. Read more for details on the Secrets From The Stage seminar series, or check out the various topics in detail here.
Leadership Development
As a programmer who transitioned into management and consulting, Iain trains and speaks on leadership development, especially for technical staff moving into executive roles. Technical staff and individual contributors often struggle as career advancement brings a new need for business negotiations, soft skills, and public speaking. When retaining top talent is critical to business success, why leave this to chance? Iain helps ensure the people side of technical management is deliberately cultivated and practiced, making for motivated, effective, and lasting teams.