founder mode

== English == === Etymology === Coined by English-American programmer, venture capitalist, and essayist Paul Graham, in an essay where he described a leadership style characterized by a hands-on, deeply involved approach to running a company, in 2024. === Noun === founder mode (plural founder modes) (business, technology, neologism) A management style where the founder of a company is involved in all aspects of the business, rather than delegating responsibilities to managers. [from 2024]