Why CEO End State is Important
Ben Carcio
As a founding CEO who has transitioned out of a company multiple times, whether by shutting down a startup or stepping aside as the CEO of a growing business, I often felt there were no resources to help navigate this process. The reality is that many CEOs spend much of their time wondering, “Am I still the right fit for this company?” “Will the board replace me?” or “When is the right time for me to step down?” Yet, there’s very little discussion or support around these challenges.
Every CEO I’ve spoken to, whether they’ve closed their company, transitioned to a new CEO, or experienced an acquisition, has strong feelings about how that process unfolded. Sharing these experiences is crucial.
At CEO End State, we believe in supporting current CEOs to help them improve in their roles and figure out when it’s time to move on. But we also focus on what happens after they leave. Transitioning out of a CEO role can open new career paths, and we want to provide a resource for navigating those opportunities.
If we can assist just a few CEOs on their journey, it not only improves the companies they founded but also fosters the creation of new businesses and spreads their valuable experiences across the broader ecosystem.
CEO End State is a brand new community, and while we’re still exploring where it will go and what the economic model might be, one thing is clear: this space needs to exist. We’re excited about where it can lead.
If you’re a founding CEO, or know one—whether still with their company or having moved on—we invite you to join our community. Together, we believe we can build something truly valuable.
