Hi, I'm Todd Emaus

Hi, I'm Todd Emaus

Here to help founders with the hard stuff:

🧠 Managing yourself when there's no one you can be real with.
🔑 Developing as a leader when every decision feels high-stakes.
💥 Resolving co-founder conflict that's risking everything you've built.
🏗️ Building a company culture that you're f—ing proud of.
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What's At Stake

What's At Stake

Founders become the bottleneck in their business for One of Six reasons:

  1. Drowning in decisions.
    You’re the go-to for everything. It’s beginning to slow the company down. And it's wearing you down too.
  1. Your leadership style isn’t evolving.
    What worked for you at the start isn’t working now - both the team and results are beginning to suffer.
  1. Weak leadership team.
    You need owners, not just followers. But right now, everything still runs through you, and that’s a problem.
  1. Co-founder conflict.
    The relationship that used to be a strength has become a risk. Tension is rising, trust is fading, every conversation feels like a landmine.
  1. Culture is slipping away from you. 
    The early magic is fading, now you’re managing “a company” instead of building something that feels alive. 
  1. Burnout is creeping in.
    The pressure never lets up. You’re running at full speed, but can’t keep this up forever. Something has to change.

How I Can Help

How I Can Help

How I Can Help

My clients can engage me to help them grow their business in four different ways:

How Clients Work With Me

How Clients Work With Me

How Clients Work With Me

Working with me is straightforward

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Schedule a Clarity Call

In a thirty-minute conversation I'll help you understand what is holding you back from where you want to go.

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Schedule a Clarity Call

In a thirty-minute conversation I'll help you understand what is holding you back from where you want to go.

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Schedule a Clarity Call

In a thirty-minute conversation I'll help you understand what is holding you back from where you want to go.

2

Get a Personalized Plan

I’ll create a customized approach designed to achieve your personal, team, and business goals.

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Get a Personalized Plan

I’ll create a customized approach designed to achieve your personal, team, and business goals.

2

Get a Personalized Plan

I’ll create a customized approach designed to achieve your personal, team, and business goals.

3

Take Action, See Results

Once we agree on our approach, the real work begins. I’m with you every step to ensure you see the impact.

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Take Action, See Results

Once we agree on our approach, the real work begins. I’m with you every step to ensure you see the impact.

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Take Action, See Results

Once we agree on our approach, the real work begins. I’m with you every step to ensure you see the impact.

What Clients Say

What Clients Say

What Clients Say

I’ve supported leaders at some of the most iconic, ambitious organizations of our generation:

Before working with Todd, I frequently beat myself up over difficult but uncomfortable or difficult decisions. After I had more acceptance and empathy, for both myself and those affected.

Taylor Margot

CEO, Founder of Keys

Todd is the person who keeps me true to myself & my dreams, which was something I've never had before. I am grateful to have him in my corner.

Matt Mireles

Serial Founder

Todd was instrumental in helping me develop a thriving and authentic culture for my company.

CEO & Founder

It's easy to talk to Todd about the challenges of running a startup, since he's done it himself and knows how taxing it can be.

CEO & Founder

Web3 Company

Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started

It's Hard Enough to Build a Startup.
You Don't Have to Do It Alone

Building a company is one of the hardest things you'll ever do.
The challenges never stop. The stakes keep getting higher. And the responsibility can feel overwhelming.
As a founder myself, I've lived these challenges. I know what it takes to navigate the complexities of scaling a business while developing as a leader.
Leaders work with me to unlock their full potential, strengthen their teams, and create sustainable success.

If you're feeling the weight of leading a company and are open to help, schedule our first conversation by clicking below.
© Todd XO. 2025
© Todd XO. 2025
© Todd XO. 2025