

Scale-Up Leadership Series: Leadership at Scale
Session 4: Leadership at Scale – From Founder to CEO
LSE Generate are proud to announce a brand new partnership with BDO. The Scale-Up Leadership Series is a high-impact programme designed for later-stage founders ready to move from growth momentum to sustained scale. Tailored for LSE students and alumni building established ventures, the series combines strategic insight, practical frameworks, and peer-to-peer exchange.
The programme launches with a curated networking reception bringing together founders, BDO advisers, selected investors, and members of the LSE entrepreneurial community. Designed to spark peer learning from day one, the evening will include facilitated introductions and informal discussion around common scaling challenges.
Session four covers "Leadership at Scale - From Founder to CEO". Scaling a company requires founders to evolve their leadership style. This session focuses on transitioning from hands-on operator to strategic CEO. Topics include board dynamics, executive hiring, performance culture, succession planning, and maintaining vision during rapid growth. Designed to help founders lead high-performance organisations at scale.
To receive your certificate of completion, you must have participated in the full series.