In this episode of Tech Scenes, we take a ride with Robyn Ward, the CEO of FounderForward. Robyn shares her passion for empowering high-impact entrepreneurs and executives by cultivating exceptional leadership within themselves and their teams. With 20 years of experience working at high-growth companies and expertise in positive psychology, performance science, and conscious leadership, Robyn is redefining how leaders and teams scale and succeed. FounderForward’s transformative work has guided teams at companies like Ritual, Ordermark, and Alloy Financial. Robyn’s journey includes launching the strategic investment arm of United Talent Agency, where she drove investments in standout companies like Patreon and Thrive Market. As a mentor, advisor, and teacher at USC, Robyn is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the tech ecosystem and amplifying female founders and leaders. In this episode, Robyn and Jeff James Martin discuss empowering leadership frameworks, strategies for overcoming personal barriers, and the art of upscaling leadership teams for high growth. Robyn also reflects on her time building venture at UTA, shares insights on creating empowered teams, and explores the challenges and rewards of working with next-generation leaders. Key Takeaways: FounderForward focuses on cultivating exceptional leadership in high-growth teams. Robyn’s leadership combines extensive business experience with performance science. Empowering teams and leaders requires removing personal barriers to growth. Building empowered teams fosters innovation and resilience in high-pressure environments. Mentorship and diversity are essential for creating an inclusive tech ecosystem. High-growth leadership demands adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning. Chapters: Introduction to Robyn Ward and FounderForward Empowering Leadership Frameworks for Teams Building Venture at United Talent Agency Overcoming Personal Barriers to Growth Strategies for Upscaling Leadership Teams Mentorship and Increasing Diversity in Tech Reflections on Empowered Teams and Leadership Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with all our episodes, where we bring you the untold stories of innovation and leadership from the tech world, only on Tech Scenes. Learn more about the book “Peak Teams - Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies” - https://a.co/d/hp5Jtnu Visit Collective Genius to Build your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System - www.collective-genius.com Music by Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie #collectivegenius #peakoperatingsystem #peakos #vbos #innovation #venturecapital #startups #leadership #FounderForward #RobynWard #entrepreneurship #ceo #diversity #inclusion #highgrowth #teambuilding