Founding Courage is a book about the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership. It explores what it really takes to start, build, back or lead something new when certainty is unavailable.
Drawing on Vijay Solanki's experience with companies including Shazam, lastminute.com, Philips, Castrol and BlackBerry, as well as his work coaching and advising founders, the book defines ten principles of entrepreneurial leadership and brings them to life through personal stories, founder lessons, and practical reflections.
It is a book for founders, leaders, innovators, and anyone trying to build something that matters before the world fully understands it.
Cor, the heart. The decision, made repeatedly and often quietly, to act from the deepest part of what you believe before the world has confirmed you should.
A new book by Vijay Solanki on entrepreneurial leadership, founder psychology, and the courage to act before the world confirms you should.
The official launch takes place on 10 June. Until then, a limited advance copy is being shared with a closed group of early readers, contributors and supporters.
The beta edition is live from 4 May. The full public launch begins on 10 June 2026.
The beta edition is being shared with a small, closed group of readers. Access is not automatic.
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