At Clutch, we're on a mission to revolutionize leadership development. Founded by seasoned executives and consultants, Stephanie and Debbie, our company was born out of a shared frustration with the lack of accessible, insightful tools for conducting effective leadership assessments. 

The Clutch Story

Stephanie and Debbie crossed paths in 2017, both driven by a passion for helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Stephanie, the HR leader for a high-growth tech company, had witnessed firsthand the challenges that arise from unclear expectations and unaddressed tensions within organizations. Debbie, a past operator and longtime organizational health consultant, was CEO of a digital coaching SaaS company helping team members understand how their tendencies impacted organizational dynamics. 

In late 2023, over a coffee meeting in San Francisco, they realized their experiences had converged on a common goal: to provide a constructive and focused environment for teams to engage in frank, growth-oriented conversations. They wanted to give people more than permission, they wanted to create an expectation for people to make their expectations explicit. They began refining a framework for enhancing leadership and team effectiveness through clear expectations and honest feedback - and the concept for Clutch was born.

The Clutch Difference

Traditional 360 reviews or team effectiveness surveys are outdated, relying heavily on quantitative metrics that fail to capture the nuances. At Clutch, we believe that real growth stems from real insights – candid, actionable feedback that empowers leaders and teams to address their blind spots and capitalize on their strengths.

We’ve spent countless hours as operators and consultants observing the skills and capabilities that made the best leaders win and caused the best teams to succeed. Our philosophy centers on the development of three critical leadership capabilities: Culture, Strategy, and Execution. By providing tailored advice and facilitating honest conversations, we equip our clients with the tools they need to navigate challenges, align their teams, and achieve their strategic objectives.

Clutch isn't for the faint of heart. If you're ready to hear the truth, confront your blind spots, and commit to meaningful change, then you're ready for the Clutch journey.

Democratizing Leadership Insights

In our journey, we encountered a glaring gap: transformative leadership development resources were often reserved for well-resourced, large corporations, leaving emerging leaders and startups without access to the critical feedback and guidance they needed to thrive.

At Clutch, we're changing that narrative. For companies big or small, our tools create an accessible way to get real insights and expert guidance to lead and work together better. We believe that exceptional leadership should be accessible to all, fostering growth and effectiveness from the ground up.