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You don't have to scale alone

Join Stratosphere - the leadership growth circle for tech founders and CEOs.

Together, we connect, learn and grow in a curated group of trusted peers.
Scaling is challenging and isolating at times. But with the right people around you, it doesn’t have to be.

How Stratosphere can help

Gain clarity and confidence in decision making.
Navigate complex challenges with assurance.
Accelerate growth with collective wisdom and shared experiences.
Enhance your leadership skills to help drive your team to grow.

You don’t need more noise.
You need clarity, focus and challenge.

Leading a tech business is fast, demanding and often isolating. Stratosphere exists to give founders like you a private space to think bigger, make smarter decisions and stay accountable, alongside high-performing peers.

What is Stratosphere?

  • A curated ‘mastermind’ cohort of 6–8 tech founders

  • Monthly 90-minute online sessions, WhatsApp group + 1:1 sessions where required

  • Focused on building your growth strategy, organisation, process and execution

  • Led by Richard Leader, fractional CMO and executive coach

  • Application-only to ensure fit, value and no direct competition

Led by a fractional CMO who gets it

With 20+ years supporting early-stage and scaling tech businesses, I bring both strategic marketing and founder coaching experience to every session. This isn’t just peer discussion, it’s guided progress.

Is Stratosphere right for you?

You’re a good fit if you:

  • Run a tech start-up or scale-up

  • Want to grow strategically, not just reactively

  • Value challenge and accountability from peers and are ready to share

  • Are open, coachable, and ambitious

What you'll gain

  • Sharper strategic thinking

  • Trusted feedback on key decisions

  • Accountability to execute your goals

  • Exposure to other founder perspectives

  • A discreet and confidential space to work on what matters most

Richard Leader, your guide to the Stratosphere
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When?

Stratosphere features a monthly online call for 90 minutes.
Cohort 1 will begin in July 2025.
Cohort 2 starts September 2025.

For how long?

Each cohort lasts for 6 months and can be extended by mutual agreement.

And how much is it?

£395 per month  – 
Special offer: £295 per month for bookings made by 30 June 2025. (Subject to VAT).

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