A Founders First CDC Program

Founders First Program

Zebra Leadership.

Six sessions to help you stop being the bottleneck in your own business and start leading like a true CEO.

New sessions run regularly — schedule a call to get into the next one.

July 16, 2026

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6

Online Sessions

$1,699

Program Cost · Scholarships Available

$250K+

For Founders Earning This, 2+ Employees

Does it feel like everything depends on you?

In six sessions, you'll learn how to think like a true CEO, build systems that actually scale, hire without hesitation, and lead a team that runs with or without you.

The six levers that change how founders lead.

A short video breaks down the framework — from overwhelmed operator to clear, focused leader. Here are the six topics we’ll cover together.

01

Lead Yourself First

02

Adopt the Entrepreneurial Mindset

03

Define Your Vision, Mission & Culture

04

Systematize for Growth

05

Hire & Onboard Effectively

06

Build High-Performing Teams

What you'll gain.

Identify and resolve the top 3 bottlenecks stalling your company’s growth

Overcome imposter syndrome and lead with confidence

Improve how you manage your time, resources, and team

Build systems and a culture that support long-term success

Meet your instructors.

Jenny Dufresne

Jenny Dufresne

Program Facilitator

Harvard graduate. Marine Corps veteran. International best-selling author. CEO. Jenny brings over two decades of military and entrepreneurial leadership to the table. As founder of Leaders Transform, she’s helped business owners across industries lead with clarity and courage.

Emily Marasco

Emily Marasco

Co-Facilitator

With 20+ years in business development, staffing, and nonprofit leadership, Emily brings sharp insight into government contracting, veteran hiring, and team development. She’s directed over $100M in contracts and knows how to build for scale.

Hear from our graduates.

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Schedule a call to learn how Zebra Leadership can transform your leadership and your business. Don’t wait to lead with clarity.

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