From Founder to CEO — The Human Side of Scaling a Business

​Hosted by M Accelerator in partnership with Insperity

​Join us for a candid and practical conversation designed to support startup founders navigating the transition from building a product to leading a company. In this mentor session, Kristin Wantland, Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, will share real-world insights on the evolution from founder to CEO—from developing leadership skills to building the HR foundation needed for scale.

​The session will feature a short presentation followed by a dynamic Q&A covering key topics like operational credibility, company culture, leadership alignment, talent management, Diversity & Inclusion, compensation & benefits strategies, and how to prevent burnout during the scaling journey.

​This is an interactive session designed for early-stage founders in our community who are preparing for the next phase of growth.



Kristin Wantland is a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity with deep experience supporting founders and leadership teams through periods of growth and transformation. With a background in private equity, SaaS, and business consulting, she specializes in helping organizations align people strategies with profitability and scale. Kristin has worked with over 100 businesses across industries—from manufacturing to media—to build operational efficiency, improve employee engagement, and navigate complex transitions like mergers and acquisitions. Her work is grounded in both business strategy and psychology, making her an insightful guide for founders evolving into CEOs.