Introducing HyperscaleCEO
- Dermot Duggan
- May 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 5, 2025
Building Stronger, Smarter, and More Resilient CEOs
Over the past 17 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside hundreds of CEOs, some just starting out, others navigating the high-stakes terrain of scale and reinvention. What I’ve learned is this: building a company is one of the most intellectually demanding and emotionally intense journeys a person can take.
And yet, too often, CEOs are left to walk that path alone.
That’s why we created HyperscaleCEO, a learning and coaching platform built for early-stage and scaling CEOs, by people who’ve lived the journey.
I’ve seen firsthand that scaling a business takes far more than pitch decks and playbooks. It takes a leader who can stay grounded, make tough calls under pressure, and show up with both vision and vulnerability.
That’s why we focus on the whole CEO, not just the business side, but the human side too. I wanted to create an environment where CEO’s have the space to grow, reflect and feel truly supported in what is often a lonely and stressful experience.
A Holistic Approach to the CEO Journey
Most leadership programs focus on the mechanics of building a business. At HyperscaleCEO, we go deeper. We support CEOs across every dimension of their growth:
Strategic mastery – The critical decisions that shape markets and teams
Operational clarity – Building systems that support scale
Personal resilience – Navigating pressure, doubt, and isolation
Human connection – Strengthening relationships with co-founders, teams, and family
Personal purpose – Staying connected to what truly matters
We do this through our Learning Paths, a structured library of 1:1 coaching exercises and CEO tools, and through our peer cohorts, immersive retreats, and masterclasses with world-class leaders.
A Team That Makes It Possible
What truly sets HyperscaleCEO apart is the team behind it. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with a group of exceptional coaches, operators, and builders, people who not only understand the realities of scaling but have lived them.
Together, we bring a depth of experience, empathy, and commitment that’s rare. We challenge each other to stay sharp, stay grounded, and stay in service of our CEOs. It’s this collective strength that gives HyperscaleCEO its soul and our clients their edge.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
One of the hardest things for any CEO to admit is that they need help. But the truth is: the faster you’re growing, the more valuable it becomes to pause, reflect, and invest in your own development.
HyperscaleCEO is a space where CEOs can drop the armor, be real, and get serious about growing into the leaders their companies need, not just in headcount or valuation, but in wisdom, resilience, and depth.
If you’re on the CEO journey, whether at the beginning or in the messy middle, we’re here for you. Let’s build something extraordinary together.
– Dermot