Liz Pavese, Ph.D.
Startup Advisor & Product Strategist | Work & People Tech Expert | Executive Coach
I specialize in
“I unlock the "Hidden Code" investors look for (but many don't say).”
Background & Highlights
Most advisors focus on your pitch deck, I identify the "Hidden Code"—what investors actually monitor when betting on your ability to scale. I ensure your leadership skills outpace your company’s complexity so you don't become the bottleneck. I help you solve the secrets of a successful startup: - Close the strategy gap: Defining and aligning product vision and strategy, with flexibility to enable pivots at anytime all while demonstrating focus to your investors. - Eliminate Execution Lag: Realigning your focus from "doing" to "leading" before friction impacts your burn rate. - Audit Relational Debt: Untangling co-founder and leadership team dynamics to prevent strategic drift and attrition. - Close the Scalability Gap: Building the internal stamina you need to handle high-stakes situations without the burnout that investors fear. My 20 years of experience, helps you unlock the Hidden Code: - Leadership Expertise: I am a PhD Organizational Psychologist and Product Strategist for global HR tech giants and startups. - Enterprise & Startup Pedigree: Led strategic talent science and product growth at Workday, CoachHub, Qualtrics, and Limeade, building tools that measure the engagement, shape leadership, and drive learning. - Startup Advisor: Former advisor to DX (acquired for $1B), providing the behavioral science backbone for high-growth WorkTech. - Science-Backed Executive Coach: Certified coach with a PhD in I/O Psychology, specializing in "Founder-Context Fit." How to make most of our time: - 15 min for 1 quick question - 30 min for 1 laser-focused topic - 45 min for deep dive advice or coaching (send materials in advance as applicable)
You'll get advice on
- Aligning product vision and strategy
- How to move from "doing" to "leading"
- Org and team alignment
- Executive presence and emotional stamina
- Navigating cofounder relationships / conflict