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Nima Imani

Executive coaching for founders navigating rapid change.

About

I help founders and technical leaders stay clear, steady, and decisive through AI disruption, fundraising pressure, team tension, and the emotional weight of building.

This is for the moments when the work is no longer only strategic — it is emotional, relational, and deeply personal.

Executive Coach · ICF ACC · Co-founder of InsightsOut · Former engineer, data scientist, and tech leader.

This is for you if you are:

  • Carrying more than your team can see
  • Navigating fast change, uncertainty, or AI disruption
  • Making high-stakes decisions without enough support
  • Feeling stuck between the company you are building and the leader you want to be
  • Exhausted by the emotional weight of being the one people look to
  • Ready to do the real work — not just the strategic work

In coaching, we work on:

  • Clear decision-making under pressure
  • Co-founder and team dynamics
  • Fundraising and investor conversations
  • Emotional resilience and nervous-system steadiness
  • Hard conversations you have been avoiding
  • Leadership identity shifts
  • Navigating the AI moment without losing your footing

How I work

Sessions are one hour. Mostly on Zoom, sometimes in person in San Francisco. I work with a small number of clients — usually between five and eight at a time — so the work stays focused and I stay present.

We work at the level of who you are being as a leader — the beliefs, emotional patterns, and ways of relating that shape your decisions — not just the tactics.

What changes

Founders I work with tend to get clearer faster, make decisions with less second-guessing, have harder conversations without the dread, and feel more like themselves again — even in the middle of hard seasons.

Packages

Discovery Call — Executive Coaching

A free 30-minute conversation to explore what you're building, what you're carrying, and whether coaching together would be useful.
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Executive Coaching Session 4x Per Month

Executive Coaching (2x/Month)
Two powerful sessions each month, plus spot coaching and support in between—to help you lead with clarity, stay focused, and navigate challenges in real time.
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2 Sessions of 1:1 Executive Coaching + Support

Ongoing private coaching for founders and technical leaders navigating high-stakes seasons of building, scaling, fundraising, team dynamics, and rapid change. Limited to a small number of clients at a time. Begins with a discovery call.
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Testimonials

Nima has been my executive coach for the past six months, and his guidance has been invaluable. He doesn't offer traditional business consulting — he asks insightful questions that lead me to uncover the answers I need. My business has tripled since we began working together, and the growth aligns with my values. For any entrepreneur or executive seeking an impactful coach, Nima would be an excellent choice.

- Kamran Rahman, Co-founder

Working with Nima was a game-changer for me and my startup. His coaching helped me tackle key challenges by breaking down complex decisions into simple, actionable steps. I became more confident as an entrepreneur, learning to handle setbacks and stay focused on growth. Nima's support and practical advice made a huge difference, and I'd recommend him to any entrepreneur looking for real progress.

- Soroosh Sohangir, Ph.D., CEO at Regulate Care (ex-Amazon, ex-Snap)

As a tech entrepreneur and AI scientist, working with Nima was transformative. He helped me align my technical vision with strategic business goals and trust my instincts more confidently. He was instrumental in enhancing my leadership skills, improving collaboration with my co-founder, and providing key insights on pivoting our business strategy. I wholeheartedly recommend Nima to any entrepreneur, particularly those in tech and engineering, seeking personal growth and professional excellence.

- Jacob Rafati, Co-Founder & CTO at dble.io

Working with Nima has been pivotal in my journey toward becoming a founder. His coaching helped me overcome critical challenges in shaping my startup vision, refining my approach to problem-solving, and gaining clarity on my long-term strategy. Beyond tactical guidance, he helped me shift my mindset, embrace uncertainty, and develop the resilience a founder needs. If you're an aspiring founder looking for a coach who combines strategic expertise with deep personal insight, I highly recommend Nima.

- Tiana Thomas, Product Leader — Digital Health & AI Platforms

Working with Nima was truly transformative for both my business and personal growth as an entrepreneur. His unique ability to help separate my emotional decision-making from strategic business planning was invaluable. What sets him apart is not just his technical expertise and business acumen, but his genuine empathy and skill in asking the right questions that lead to powerful insights. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any founder in search of a guiding light on their journey.

- Carmelo Santana, PHP Technical Lead & Creator of Coqui

Every conversation with Nima brought fresh insights or a new perspective on various situations. His guidance is invaluable, and it's incredibly helpful to have someone who not only listens but also offers thoughtful advice. I highly recommend Nima to any founder or professional looking for a trusted mentor to gain clarity and new viewpoints.

- Arif Khan, Founder of Zinzu (ex-Microsoft)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this best for?
Founders, technical founders, startup leaders, and builders carrying real responsibility — especially during seasons of change, pressure, fundraising, team tension, or transition.
Is this coaching or consulting?
This is coaching. I bring founder and technology context, but the work is not about giving you generic advice. It is about helping you see more clearly, notice your patterns, and lead from a more grounded place.
Is this therapy?
No. Coaching is not therapy and does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. We may work with emotions, stress, and overwhelm, but always in the context of leadership, building, and personal growth.
Do I need to be post-revenue?
No, but the work is most useful when you are carrying real stakes: a team, customers, investors, a serious venture, or a major transition.
Do you work in person?
Yes, sometimes in San Francisco. Most sessions happen on Zoom.
What happens on a discovery call?
We talk about what you are building, what you are navigating, and what kind of support would be useful. If there is a fit, I'll share what working together could look like.

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