What Is Founder Mode? Y Combinator's Paul Graham Says It Can Make or Break Your Business

Founder mode echoes how Steve Jobs once ran Apple--but don't confuse it with manager mode, Graham warns.

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What Is Founder Mode? Y Combinator's Paul Graham Says It Can Make or Break Your Business

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