Steve Schlafman

Founder of Downshift

Stone Ridge, New York

Overview

Steve Schlafman is a seasoned Founder and Coach based in Stone Ridge, New York, with a strong background in executive coaching, leadership, and venture capital. His notable career highlights include founding Downshift and Schlaf & Co., as well as serving as a Senior Advisor at Citizen and a Partner at Primary Venture Partners.

Work Experience

Downshift

Founder & Coach
2024 - Current
A boutique coaching firm and decelerator program designed for high performers in transition.

Schlaf & Co.

Founder & Professional Transition Coach
2019 - 2024
I’m a Professional Transition Coach based in New York. I help high performers in midlife manifest their next calling.

Medley

Group Coach
2019 - 2021
Medley is a place for curious, growth-minded people who want a structured, social, and accessible way to invest in themselves.

Medley is a membership for curious, growth-minded people who want a structured, social, and accessible way to invest in themselves

Raised $3,700,000.00 from Ciara Wilson, Christian Dörffer, Aglaé Ventures, Jen Rubio, Foundation Capital, Dara Treseder, Andreessen Horowitz and Sanyin Siang.

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