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My Founder Journey

I know what it takes to build a startup from the ground up.

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In 2020, I launched Feminade, a pioneering digital health platform for women’s hormone health. I raised venture capital from leading investors — including a world-renowned athlete — scaled the company, and in 2025, I sold Feminade to  Superpower.com, one of the world’s leading health platforms.

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But behind the milestones was a harder truth: as a solo founder, I hit severe burnout. It stalled my company’s growth and compromised my health.

 

One of the greatest lessons I learned throughout my journey is that founder burnout is the silent killer in the startup world and the #1 reason behind founder burnout that rarely gets talked about is LACK OF MOMENTUM. 

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Through this journey, I also realized how easily founders fuse their identity with their startup — letting ego, fear, or resistance cloud decisions. The fine line between grit and stubbornness can make or break us.

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Today, as a Founder Coach, I help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses without burning out. I bring over a decade of experience in company building, growth strategy, and fundraising — combined with neuroscience-backed coaching — to help founders unlock their full potential.

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Whether you need executive coaching, strategic guidance, or a thought partner to scale, raise capital, or refine your product, I’ll help you bridge the gap between vision and execution.

 

If you’re ready to build a thriving company without compromising your health, let’s work together.

Roya Pakzad Startup Founder and Mentor
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MY Philosophy
& Approach

Clear Vision & Intention 
Momentum: Consistent Strategic Action 

Sustainable growth begins with a vision rooted in clarity and authenticity. When your goals align with your values and are led by the heart, every decision becomes easier and more focused. As your coach, I’ll help you strip away distractions, reconnect with what truly drives you, and translate that clarity into a vision that energizes you and inspires others.

Momentum is one of the strongest antidotes to burnout. Even small, strategic wins build energy and confidence, while scattered effort drains both. As your coach, I’ll guide you in turning big goals into focused, actionable steps, ensuring you generate the steady progress that fuels motivation and keeps your business moving forward.

Personal Resilience

Resilience is what allows founders to weather uncertainty, setbacks, and high-pressure moments without losing themselves. As your coach, I’ll teach you science-backed tools for nervous system regulation and neurohacking so you can stay grounded, expand your capacity, and lead with clarity — protecting your health while scaling your company.

UC Berkeley

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research  

HeartMath Institute

Certified HeartMath Coach: Building Personal Resilience™

Education & Certifications

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