Founders
Are You Thinking Like a Founder? 4 Principles Every Successful Team Should Follow
Starting a business isn't just about launching products — it's about building a driven team and a mindset that keeps you moving forward. Here are four principles to help founders and their teams grow and succeed, no matter the challenges.
He Started a Business That Surpassed $100 Million in Under 3 Years: 'Consistent Revenue Right Out of the Gate'
Ryan Close, founder and CEO of Bartesian, had run a few small businesses on the side — but none of them excited him as much as the idea for a home cocktail machine.
5 Founders Who Transformed Franchising — And the Powerful Lessons Behind Their Success
Each of these franchise founders faced setbacks that could have ended their dreams. But they pushed through, creating brands that today feel like a part of our daily lives.
Why 'Founder Mode' is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Leadership
The founder-driven approach can boost a business's growth, but transitioning from "founder mode" to a balanced leadership style is essential for sustained success and scaling.
Founder Mode Means Being a Strategic Micromanager — Here's Why That's Actually a Good Thing
Every leader has to balance staying hands-on and empowering their teams to take ownership of daily operations.
I Grew My Company From $20K to Millions By Focusing on Instincts, Not Investors
A breakdown of how to be flexible and make key strategic decisions in critical moments.
These Sisters Started a Side Hustle After a 'Light Bulb Moment' Led to a 'Versatile' Product. Now It's Done Over $45 Million in Sales.
Co-founders Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath, along with their mother Bonnie Dudley, turned everyday-wear brand Dudley Stephens into a multimillion-dollar success.
The Formula For Success: The Portrait Of A (Truly) Great Founder In The MENAPT Region
While there is no single formula for founder greatness, certain patterns have emerged from Nuwa Capital's analysis of some of the most successful founders in the region.
This Serial Founder on Why It's Cheaper Than Ever to Start a Business — and Other Surprising Insights
Brian Lee cofounded companies like LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle — and he believes many beliefs about business these days are nonsense. Sure, it's harder to raise capital. But it's actually cheaper than ever to start a company.
Why You Need to Pick Your Co-Founders Very Carefully to Ensure Startup Success
Selecting a co-founder for a startup is quite similar to choosing a life partner. It's a long-term commitment, and it's crucial to make the right choice to avoid driving each other crazy.
You're Probably Trapped in a Cycle of 'Obvious Thinking.' Experts Reveal a Simple Exercise to Break Free and Reach Your Full Potential.
The straightforward technique can help you achieve new levels of creativity.
I Shifted From Founder to CEO 20 Years Ago and Never Looked Back — Here's How to Successfully Make the Leap
Great CEOs aren't born, they're made. But what separates a successful founder-turned-CEO from a failed one? As someone who remains the head of my company, Jotform, after founding it nearly 20 years ago, I've got some insight into what it takes to make the change.
Is MySpace Coming Back? An 18-Year-Old Made a Clone and It Just Hit 1 Million Users.
The founder of the MySpace clone website wouldn't have been old enough to sign up for the original when it first launched in 2003.
What Is Founder Mode? Here's Why the Phrase Is Everywhere This Week.
Founder mode is different from the traditional manager path. Here's why.
Her Private Chef Side Hustle Might Earn Tens of Thousands and 'Seem Glamorous' — But It's Not for the Faint of Heart. Here's an Inside Look.
Lauryn Bodden, founder of noodle chip brand S'NOODS, took her culinary skills abroad — discovering new flavors along the way.