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GROWTH LEADERSHIP

The premier innovation lab for growth-stage founders and corporate executives. We utilize data-backed assessments to optimize leadership psychology and operational excellence.

Growth Leader Assessment

Best-in-class executive assessments delivered
through a growth leadership lens

Comprehensive, efficient, virtual —
with a range of pricing options

Startup Clarity Project

EPL's highly rated assessment and insight program

NOW FULLY ONLINE

We are pleased that our work
on entrepreneurial talent is included
in the recent book by best-selling innovation
authors Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur
and the team at Strategyzer

Publication Reference

About EPL

Scale Your
Impact with
Focused Founder Support

We work with founders, CEOs and executives who need to step up and lead on a bigger stage. EPL knows talent. We understand the psychology and unique challenges of entrepreneurial leadership.

 

We get the need for growth leadership in today's dynamic global environment. Our solutions strengthen entrepreneurial and executive readiness, fit, and performance across the full spectrum of a firm’s life cycle – from early-stage ventures to global organizations.

Who We Serve

Growth-Company Founders and CEOs 

 

Corporate Leaders Driving Healthy Growth

 

Venture Investors and M&A Sponsors

 

Entrepreneurship Educators and Students 

Assessment and Development Offerings

ECCP (Entrepreneur Core Characteristics Profile)

A measure of 11 personal qualities associated with entrepreneurship and innovation.

SCP (Startup Clarity Project)

A highly rated online learning program built around the ECCP.

GLA (Growth Leader Assessment)

A comprehensive multi-method leadership assessment filtered through an entrepreneurial framework. Now completely virtual.

Executive Coaching and Development

Our assessments provide actionable insight for client growth and enhanced performance. Our coaches and consultants are available to support clients in maximizing the benefit to themselves and their firms.

Our Team

EPL’s experience, insights, and approach reflect our background across a variety of distinct yet connected disciplines: psychometrics and assessments, entrepreneurial leadership, venture launch and expansion, global talent and leadership development, organizational psychology, startup investment, and academia.

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John (Buck) Bradberry

PARTNER

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Bart Craig

SR. ADVISOR

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Dawn Ballenger

PARTNER

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James Brooks, Ph.D.

STRATEGIC PARTNER

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J.C. Faulkner

PARTNER

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S. Mark Williams, PhD

SR. ADVISOR

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Adam Ortiz, Psy.D.

STRATEGIC PARTNER

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Our Clients

Organizations and brands we have worked with include:

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Get in Touch with Our Lab

Ready to accelerate your performance? Reach out to our advisors and experience the next level of leadership.

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Charlotte      New York

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