What Is Founder Mode? Here’s Why the Phrase Is Everywhere This Week.

Paul Graham, the founder of famed startup accelerator Y Combinator, coined a new term this week that has taken over social media: founder mode.

In an article released on September 1 and publicized on X over Labor Day weekend, Graham separates “founder mode” from the traditional “manager mode” route by noting key differences in management styles and organizational structure. Graham’s X post has over 21 million views at press time.

Related: How to Start a Multi-Million Dollar Company, According to an IBM Engineer Turned Founder

Founder mode means that the CEO interacts with employees across the organization, not just their direct reports. The startup, even as it grows into a large

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