2015–2017 · Web app (SaaS)
Awesome Boss
What if managers had a little help remembering to focus on their people, not just their projects?
What it is
A small suite of tools that helps managers take better care of their teams. It sent nudges and prompts so managers would talk with people about their goals and growth, not just the project in front of them. It also included reminders for birthdays and work anniversaries, plus about 50 coaching cue cards for tricky conversations.
Why I built it
Managers easily slip into cruise control. I wanted a lightweight support tool that helps them show up at their best.
What I learned
If you build something people truly need, it almost sells itself. About 2,500 managers from hundreds of companies signed up after a few blog posts and LinkedIn shares. In 2017, I sold it to an HR performance consultant. It was my first exit (so far).