(Launching in 2026. See if you qualify.)
You’ve already set the stage for your business to succeed. You’re smart, driven, and you know how to find tactics.
But when the pressure spikes, the playbook only goes so far:
The second-guessing that won’t let you sleep.
The stress spikes that cloud your judgment.
The realization that your company can only rise as far as you do.
This isn’t weakness – it’s the normal weight of leading at the edge.
And it’s exactly what this mastermind is designed to steady.
≈ $150K+ ARR and scaling.
growing team who believe in your mission.
weekly high-stakes calls – hiring, runway, roadmap.
coachable, curious, all-in on growth.
Not a fit: ideation-stage founders, ego-driven “rockstars,” or anyone chasing shortcuts.
“This isn’t about performing. It’s about leading with truth and courage.”
There are almost no places a founder can speak honestly about the real pressure – not with your team, board, or even at home.
That’s why the quality of the room matters most.
We curate applications to make sure every conversation is sharp, safe, and useful.
You’ll gain candor, perspective, and breakthroughs that move both you and your company forward.
Our framework integrates neuroscience, storytelling architecture, and 30 years of executive coaching:
Your foundation
Stay steady under pressure. Bring clarity to decisions that matter most – hiring, fundraising, or strategy.
Your circle
Candid, confidential groups. Sharper insight, peers who push you forward.
Your rhythm
Turn real decisions into reps. Build habits that reduce decision debt and steady execution.
By year’s end, you won’t just know these – you’ll live them.
Phil Neil – Founder & Lead Instructor
Built and scaled multiple ventures, including a $70 M exit. Learned firsthand how burnout and doubt break companies faster than markets.
At Founders Compass™, he shares the scars and the systems – The Shadow of Entrepreneurship™, Founders Compass™, Inner Edge OS™ – so founders can stay clear under pressure.
PJ Jackson – Chief Transformation Officer
Former Navy leader and Applied Scientist of Engineering Management. Guided leaders across defense and Fortune 500 through high-stakes transformation.
At Founders Compass™, she safeguards Dive Circles and leads leadership transformation – ensuring every room stays high-trust, sharp, and human.
Join at the ground level and help shape the culture.
Step into 2026 with sharper clarity, steadier energy, and trusted peers.
Access presale pricing before it closes.
5 hours per month. Built for busy operators.
Absolute. Dive Circles never recorded.
Teaching calls recorded; Dives are live-only.
No. Founder-to-founder frameworks and lived experience.
Fit > volume. We protect the bar.
what’s shared in Dive stays in Dive.
no pitching, no ego.
truth without posturing.
attend, complete, bring real decisions.
Make 2026 the year you sharpen your Inner Edge™, surround yourself with peers who get it, and scale without breaking.
The Founders Readiness Mastermind gives you the structure, the circle, and the clarity to make that real.
