Companies can be run in two ways, “founder mode” and “manager mode,” Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham wrote, citing a recent talk by Airbnb cofounder Brian Chesky as his inspiration.

Paul Graham's essay on "founder mode" versus "manager mode" sparked conversation, memes, and merch. Graham's essay, inspired by Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, critiques traditional startup advice ...

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Y Combinator co-founder, Paul Graham, on Sunday, shared his insights on a unique management style, known as “Founder Mode.” What Happened: Graham took to X, formerly Twitter, and shared the ...

An essay by Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham is sparking debate about managerial philosophies in tech this week. The piece examines what the famous investor calls founder mode.

Paul Graham on Building Companies for Fast Growth Graham's tech accelerator, Y Combinator, has minted many big hits, including Dropbox, Reddit, and Airbnb. Here's a conversation with the start-up ...

Companies can be run in two ways, “founder mode” and “manager mode,” Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham wrote, citing a recent talk by Airbnb cofounder Brian Chesky as his inspiration.