About Franklin Growth Partners
With over 30 years in technology, I've seen the industry evolve from mainframes to mobile, from waterfall to agile, from monoliths to microservices. But one constant remains: great teams are built by great leaders.
The Journey
Throughout my career at companies like Upwork, Sourcegraph, Ibotta, Charter, Sony, and Bank of America, I've learned that technical excellence alone doesn't scale. What scales is leadership rooted in servant leadership principles—putting your team first, removing obstacles, and creating environments where people can do their best work.
Why Consulting?
Too many talented engineers are promoted into leadership roles without the support they need to succeed. They're expected to figure it out on their own, often learning through painful mistakes. I founded Franklin Growth Partners to change that—to provide the consulting, mentoring, and support that new and growing engineering leaders need to thrive.
The Approach
My consulting and mentoring philosophy centers on servant leadership and practical, actionable guidance. We'll work together on real challenges you're facing, developing your leadership skills while building amazing teams. Whether you're a first-time manager or scaling to head of engineering, I'll help you navigate the journey with confidence.
Core Principles
- Servant Leadership:Your role as a leader is to serve your team, not the other way around.
- People First:Technology problems are ultimately people problems. Focus on the humans.
- Practical Wisdom:Real-world experience trumps theory. We work on your actual challenges.
- Continuous Growth:Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Keep learning and evolving.