Founder Mode Means Being a Strategic Micromanager — Here’s Why That’s Actually a Good Thing

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Founder mode is the latest trend making waves in the business world. While some have voiced their agreement, others claim it’s merely a buzzword that justifies toxic leadership behavior. To recap, co-founder of Y Combinator Paul Graham penned an essay advocating for “founder mode,” which entails a founder-CEO being involved in all aspects of the business. The opposite approach, manager mode, emphasizes delegation to an executive team and mid-level managers.

While Graham acknowledged that founder mode has no clear definition, he described it in contrast to manager mode, which inevitably leads to disastrous results.

“You tell your direct reports what to do,

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