Meet Our Coaches

After founding three startups in the blockchain space (all acquired for undisclosed amounts that were definitely not zero), Donte discovered his true calling: telling other founders what they're doing wrong. With a background in theoretical computer science and speculative finance, he excels at identifying patterns that don't exist and market opportunities that are just beyond reach.

Donte's coaching methodology combines Silicon Valley buzzwords with just enough technical jargon to sound credible. His clients appreciate his ability to transform simple ideas into complex, venture-fundable narratives. When not advising startups, Donte can be found writing Medium articles about "The Future of X" and practicing his TED Talk in the mirror.

Raised between Topanga Canyon and Santa Monica, Alex launched Alexir from her dorm at UCLA with a single product: a marine collagen sea moss blend that sold out after going viral on TikTok. Today, Alexir is stocked in Erewhon, loved by influencers, and backed by a VC fund known for investing in "spiritually scalable" tech.

Alex is more than a founder — she's a movement. Her approach combines ancient wisdom with modern science, creating wellness solutions that are both Instagram-worthy and scientifically sound. Through her BioSync retreats and walking meetings down Abbot Kinney, she's pioneering a new paradigm of entrepreneurship that prioritizes cellular alignment alongside capital efficiency.

A second-generation Indian American, Rohan made his first millions on the trading floor before pivoting to the desert, where he now runs one of the most profitable private gaming empires in Las Vegas. Ruthlessly sharp, he interrupts more than he listens, calculates faster than he blinks, and sees people as probabilities.

His casinos aren't themed, they're engineered: precision-designed machines built to extract maximum value and attention. Behind closed doors, he plays high-stakes M&A like poker — and always stacks the deck. Ask him about ethics, and he'll smirk: "There's no morality in math."

Eljas is a Finnish sustainability visionary, former Nokia CEO, and current head of Clean Shit—a compost-to-energy company turning municipal waste into clean, circular power. Known for his dry humor, ethical clarity, and zero-carbon footprint, Eljas leads with quiet intensity and a T-shirt that reads "This is powerful shit." He accidentally landed on his town's city council after giving an impassioned speech about democratic reform, only to find himself excelling at the messy, real work of helping people work together.

Despite his deep roots in corporate leadership, Eljas thrives in the compost pile of civic life. His philosophy is simple: "Turn leftovers into leadership." He speaks five languages, bathes in ice holes, and is secretly building a vintage car museum beneath his farmhouse. Whether advising mayors on circular infrastructure or helping startups build impact-first strategies, Eljas reminds us that real change smells a little — but it's powerful, clean, and worth getting your hands dirty for.

Venus is the epitome of Silicon Valley's "move fast and break things" philosophy — especially if those things are traditional notions of human limitations. After optimizing her own sleep schedule down to 2.5 hours per night through a combination of polyphasic sleep and pure determination, she now helps founders achieve similar levels of unsustainable productivity.

Kailey brings a zen-like approach to the chaotic world of startups. After spending a decade in venture capital and witnessing countless founders burn out chasing every opportunity, she developed a framework for strategic patience that has become legendary in Silicon Valley.

Her unique methodology helps founders distinguish between genuine opportunities and shiny distractions. When not advising startups, Kailey practices what she preaches through mindful meditation and strategic procrastination.