The Scalable Founder: Aligning People, Process, and Performance

Most founders reach a stage where growth slows—not because of lack of effort, but because the business depends too much on the founder.

In this 45-minute virtual experience, Justin Shaw will walk you through how to create a company that scales through its people, not around the founder. You’ll learn how to build stronger systems, strengthen team culture, and lead with greater clarity and self-awareness.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to identify and overcome the “founder bottleneck”
✅ The difference between management and leadership—and how to grow both
✅ How to strengthen culture and align your team around a shared vision
✅ The simple structure that connects every unit in your business (Marketing, Ops, Finance)

If you’re running a company between $300K–$1M in annual revenue and ready to build a team that thrives without burning you out—this session is for you.

About Justin Shaw:

Justin Shaw is an entrepreneur, strategist, and Startup Resource Navigator who helps founders build stronger businesses by connecting them to the right systems, resources, and partnerships for growth.

As the Director of Programming & Partnerships at the Maryland Innovation Center, Justin has hosted over 50 events and curated dozens of programs designed to help founders grow, scale, and access the resources they need to thrive.

Having built his own startup for nearly a decade, Justin brings real-world experience to every conversation. Over the past four years in the consulting space, he has partnered with organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Johns Hopkins, and the University System of Maryland, while speaking on international stages alongside Warren Buffett, President George Bush, Michael Bloomberg, and Chris Paul.

Through his work with the IAMJS, Justin continues to empower entrepreneurs to scale smarter, strengthen culture, and lead with confidence.