Post by Penny Schiffer

What’s the true measure of success for a coach? It’s the moment your coachees "outgrow" your coaching. It's the moment they graduate. This is exactly what I'm witnessing with Florian Forster and the incredible team at ZITADEL. They built a world-class, developer-first identity platform right here in Switzerland and have now made the bold leap to Silicon Valley to chase true global leadership. As a coach rooted in the Swiss ecosystem, this is the ultimate BITTERSWEET moment. You push founders to think bigger and build for a global market. When they finally make the tough decision that they must leave to fully achieve that vision, it's a powerful validation of their ambition and readiness. It signifies the transition from being a regional champion to a true global contender. Watching a team you’ve mentored make this move is the greatest reward. Florian, I am incredibly proud of you and the entire ZITADEL team. Go show the world what Swiss-born innovation looks like on a global scale. 🚀 #ProudCoach #FounderJourney #ScaleUp #SwissTech #SiliconValley #VentureCapital #ZITADEL