What’s the single best investment a venture-backed tech company can make? 

While many CEOs might point to engineering or marketing, the real answer often yields returns of over 500%. A 2024 global study from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and PwC found that 86% of organizations see a positive return on investment from executive coaching, with a median return of 5 to 7 times the initial cost. 

In the tech world throughout 2026, it’s becoming clear that a CEO's leadership capacity, not just their product, is what truly drives scalable success. 

Here, we’ll look at the market's leading coaches and explore why a data-driven approach makes Julie Reisner a top choice for tech founders trying to navigate hypergrowth.