The Real Series B Blind Spot

You raised Series B. Now what? If you’re a tech founder in a Series B company, you’re scaling fast, refining product, and chasing metrics. But while your team builds the tech, who’s building the trust? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the blind spot I see across nearly every high-growth company: invisible leadership teams. You’ve got funding, product-market fit, and momentum—but if your leaders can’t communicate externally with clarity, credibility, and confidence, you’ve got a serious growth liability. I’m not talking about polishing LinkedIn bios or posting more. I’m talking about turning your operators into trusted voices that support your brand, build stakeholder confidence, and drive real business outcomes. Let’s talk about what Series B companies are getting wrong, and how to fix it before your competitors outshine you. What you’ll learn: Why most Series B companies are ignoring a critical growth driver The external influence blind spot that’s holding your leadership team back Real talk on why product alone won’t get you to Series C What perception has to do with fundraising, talent, and enterprise deals Why silent CTOs and invisible VPs are costing you credibility How to equip your team to lead out loud, not just operate in the background Your Next Steps: Access the white paper: External Influence: The Currency Every Leader Must Carry. https://externalinfluence.us Follow Shayna on LinkedIn: http:/linkedin.com/in/shaynarattler Visit our website: https://shaynadavisconsulting.com