In September 2024, at a YC event, Brian Chesky delivered a talk that left a lasting impact on attendees, causing many successful founders to reconsider conventional wisdom about running larger companies. Chesky argued that advice to hire good people and give them autonomy was misguided, citing Steve Jobs as inspiration for a more effective approach. This led to the concept of “founder mode,” a way of running a company that differs from traditional manager mode. Despite limited understanding of founder mode, early adopters have seen success. The intricacies of founder mode will likely vary between companies but promise improved outcomes over traditional management.
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