How Paul Graham’s Founder Mode Can Transform Your Startup Scaling Strategy

 Founder vs Manager Mode: Scaling a startup doesn’t require switching to manager mode—founder mode is a viable path.

️‍♂️ Founder Mode is Unexplored: No formal frameworks or business schools cover founder mode; it's based on founders' personal experiences.

 Manager Mode is Modular: Manager mode involves delegating tasks without getting into details—often leading to harmful micromanagement avoidance.

❌ Hiring Pitfalls in Manager Mode: "Hire good people and let them work" can result in hiring ineffective people who damage the company.

 Founders Feel Gaslit: Founders often feel misled by advice to adopt manager mode and by employees who exploit it.

‍♂️ Outsiders Lack Insight: VCs and C-level executives without founder experience give flawed advice on how to run companies.

 Skip-Level Meetings Matter: Founder mode likely involves bypassing direct reports, with more direct engagement at all levels.

️ Steve Jobs’ Retreats: Jobs’ annual retreats with key people (not just top execs) kept Apple nimble—an underutilized strategy.

⚖️ Balanced Delegation: Founder mode requires nuanced delegation, adjusting autonomy based on trust and company needs.

 Founder Mode is Complex but Effective: Founder mode may be harder to implement but promises better results than manager mode.

 Eccentricity of Visionary Founders: Founders close to mastering founder mode are often seen as unconventional.

Unlocking Greater Potential: Founders have succeeded despite bad advice; a refined founder mode could lead to even greater success.

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