Mentee Testimony
"Working with Xaver was honestly one of the best decisions we made this year. I came in expecting some high-level advice, but he immediately got hands-on and helped us cut through the chaos. He understood our situation in minutes and pointed out blind spots we didn’t even realise we had. The clarity we walked away with was huge. Suddenly, the next steps felt obvious instead of overwhelming."
Michael Beches
About
Xaver Lehmann founded The Honest Founder after co-founding conversational AI company e-bot7, which LivePerson acquired.
Founder, The Honest Founder
Xaver Lehmann founded The Honest Founder, a newsletter, peer community and coaching practice for entrepreneurs. Its work draws on his experience building a technology company and navigating the leadership pressures that accompany growth. He writes about company building, fundraising, strategic focus and sustainable performance.
Lehmann co-founded e-bot7 in 2016 and served as its CEO. The company developed conversational AI technology for customer service and was acquired by LivePerson in 2021. He and his co-founders continued to lead the organization after the acquisition. His background connects AI product development with the practical demands of building and leading a company.
Experience Xaver brings to founders
- Conversational AI
- Founder leadership
- Fundraising narratives
- Organizational growth
- Burnout prevention
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Xaver Lehmann.
Ventures
The Honest Founder
Founder
e-bot7
Co-founder and former CEO
Highlights
- Co-founded e-bot7, which LivePerson acquired in 2021.
- Established The Honest Founder as a newsletter, community and coaching practice.
Questionsfounders ask aboutXaver Lehmann
Who is Xaver Lehmann?
Xaver Lehmann founded The Honest Founder after co-founding conversational AI company e-bot7, which LivePerson acquired.
What experience does Xaver Lehmann bring to mentoring?
Their experience spans conversational AI, founder leadership, fundraising narratives, organizational growth and burnout prevention.
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