Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 PM E / 6 PM C / 5 PM M / 4 PM P
Who Holds the Holder? Preventing GM Burnout in Startup Co-ops
Gabrielle 'Gabby' Davis
In startup co-ops, General Managers are often positioned as the primary 'holders' of the vision, momentum and pressure to succeed. This session invites boards and organizers to examine their role in either contributing to or buffering against GM burnout. We will explore how unrealistic timelines, heroic leadership narratives and blurred boundaries create risk during the organizing and opening phases. Participants will gain strategies for setting sustainable expectations, sharing leadership labor and establishing accountability and care practices that allow startup leaders, and co-ops themselves, to thrive.