"The Present Entrepreneur" Part 1: Lessons from CEOs That Can Transform Crisis into Opportunity
The hardest lessons in leadership aren’t learned in success—they’re forged in crisis.
In this first session of a two-part series titled, "The Present Entrepreneur": Lessons from CEOs That Can Transform Crisis into Opportunity, Joey Aquino (Angel Investor/Venture Partner, Ex-Amazon, Board Member) leads an unfiltered conversation with Tracy Lawrence, founding CEO of Chewse (Raised $40M+ in VC, acquired), and Aaron Holm, a five-time founder and executive coach who has raised tens of millions in venture capital. Both navigated the high-stakes world of fundraising and scaling while facing profound personal crises that tested not only their companies but their health, resilience, and sense of self.
Tracy and Aaron will share how those moments of breakdown became turning points that reshaped the way they lead, make decisions, and show up for their teams. Through raw storytelling and practical demonstrations, they’ll reveal how presence—often dismissed as a soft skill—emerges as a leader’s most powerful tool in the midst of chaos.
This is not a theoretical panel. It’s a rare chance to hear two veteran founders pull back the curtain on the realities of leadership when everything is on the line—and to walk away with perspective that can change the way you lead under pressure.
If you attend one session this week to sharpen how you lead through uncertainty, make it this one.
Learn more about Part 2: "A Leadership Lab Inside Your Own Nervous System" here: https://lu.ma/thepresententrepreneur2