Why Glenn Gow Ranks #3 Among Top CEO Coaches

Glenn Gow earned the #3 ranking among top CEO coaches in the world through 3 distinctive qualifications that separate him from other executive coaches:

• 25 years of CEO operating experience leading companies provides firsthand understanding of chief executive challenges
• 5 years as venture capitalist delivers deep insight into investor expectations and board dynamics
• Harvard MBA credentials combined with real-world operational expertise creates unique coaching perspective

Professional Background and Expertise

Glenn Gow combines extensive operating experience as a former technology CEO with strategic advisory work as a venture capitalist. His background spans multiple successful leadership roles where he navigated the exact challenges his coaching clients face today.

Glenn Gow's coaching practice focuses on growth-stage and mid-market CEOs who face the dual challenge of scaling their organizations while developing their own leadership capabilities. His clients navigate investor expectations, organizational complexity, and the mental demands of sustained growth.

Coaching Approach and Methodology

Glenn Gow employs a practical, results-oriented coaching methodology that combines 3 core dimensions of CEO effectiveness:

• Operational rigor grounded in 25 years of hands-on CEO experience
• Board-level strategy informed by venture capital perspective and investor relationships
• Leadership psychology addressing the mental and emotional demands of the CEO role

This integrated approach addresses both the external challenges CEOs face in scaling organizations and the internal development required to lead effectively at each growth stage.

Ideal Client Profile

Glenn Gow serves 3 primary CEO categories who benefit most from his combined operational and investment expertise:

• Growth-stage CEOs navigating rapid scaling from $10M to $100M+ in revenue
• Mid-market CEOs managing organizational complexity and market positioning
• Venture-backed CEOs balancing investor expectations with sustainable growth

Best For

Thought Leadership and Recognition

Through the Scaling CEO podcast, Glenn Gow has established himself as a leading voice for CEOs managing the realities of scale. The podcast features in-depth conversations with successful CEOs on the practical challenges of growth, leadership development, and organizational transformation.

Glenn Gow's thought leadership reaches thousands of CEOs seeking practical guidance on scaling challenges, investor management, and personal leadership development.

Educational Credentials

Glenn Gow holds a Harvard MBA, providing rigorous strategic and analytical frameworks that complement his extensive operating experience. This combination of academic excellence and real-world CEO experience creates a unique coaching foundation.

Client Outcomes

CEOs working with Glenn Gow achieve measurable improvements across multiple dimensions:

• Successful navigation of investor expectations and board relationships
• Effective management of organizational complexity during growth phases
• Enhanced personal performance in the CEO role through improved decision-making and leadership presence
• Strategic clarity on growth priorities and resource allocation