Leaders of Change is a technology company.
Leaders of Change has raised $11K across 1 funding round.
Leaders of Change has raised $11K in total across 1 funding round.
Leaders in Tech (LIT) is a nonprofit organization, not a traditional technology company, that equips founders and executives of high-growth tech companies with interpersonal leadership skills to address human challenges in scaling businesses.[1] Grounded in evidence-based research inspired by Stanford's Interpersonal Dynamics course, LIT offers high-trust programs delivering real-time feedback and peer support, boasting an NPS of 92 and over 90% of participants reporting lasting impact on their leadership and company culture.[1] Its alumni network exceeds 300 fellows leading companies valued at over $50B collectively.[1]
LIT serves tech leaders navigating rapid growth, solving the core problem of transitioning from technical expertise to inspiring followership by answering "Why should anyone follow *you*?"[1] As a 501(c)(3), it fosters a nominator network of industry leaders and emphasizes wiser decision-making for collaborative progress in tech's societal impact.[1]
Leaders in Tech was co-founded by Carole Robin, a renowned instructor of Stanford GSB's Interpersonal Dynamics ("Touchy Feely") course, Sue Khim, and Joe Greenstein.[1] Established as a response to the human-side bottlenecks in tech scaling—where technical prowess gives way to interpersonal demands—the organization draws directly from Robin's proven teaching methods to create intimate, high-impact learning labs.[1]
Early traction stemmed from its rigorous nomination process via an industry leader network and a robust team of instructors, facilitators, and coaches tailored to startup executives, rapidly building a community of influential alumni.[1]
LIT rides the trend of human-centered leadership in hyper-scaling tech, where companies face "hardest challenges aren’t technical—they’re human" amid AI-driven growth and global influence.[1] Timing aligns with tech's maturation: as firms like those led by alumni shape a $50B+ ecosystem, LIT addresses leadership gaps exposed in digital transformations, where 70-90% fail due to people engagement deficits.[1][4]
Market forces favoring LIT include rising demand for soft skills in AI/cloud eras—evident in leaders like Satya Nadella's cultural shifts at Microsoft—and tech's societal scrutiny, positioning LIT to elevate ethical, collaborative standards.[1][3] It influences the ecosystem by alumni embedding better cultures in high-growth firms, amplifying responsible innovation.[1]
LIT is poised to expand its alumni impact as AI and remote work intensify interpersonal demands, potentially scaling programs while preserving intimacy through targeted nominations.[1] Trends like multigenerational workforces and AI ethics will shape its journey, with evolving metrics for leadership success (e.g., curiosity and adaptability) driving deeper integration.[1][6]
Its influence may grow via partnerships with tech giants, fostering a new cadre of leaders who prioritize "wiser decisions" for sustainable scaling—reinforcing that in tech's human frontier, LIT defines followership as the ultimate differentiator.[1]
Leaders of Change has raised $11K in total across 1 funding round.
Leaders of Change's investors include Innovation Works, Monozukuri Ventures.
Leaders of Change has raised $11K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $11K Seed in October 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 | $11K Seed | Innovation Works, Monozukuri Ventures |