Duolingo CEO explains his approach to 'founder mode' - and what happens when executives disagree
Briefly

"Generally, when we have disagreements, I see how deeply they believe in their thing, and sometimes I just disagree and commit. But if we believe with equal strength on something, I will just go with my thing."
"Yes, I am in that mode, but we have a number of people who could probably play that role as well," von Ahn said, highlighting a team-centric approach in founder mode.
Paul Graham's essay advocates for a hands-on leadership style over delegating tasks, arguing it cultivates a more engaged and responsive company culture.
Graham characterized 'founder mode' as a management approach that emphasizes direct involvement in operations rather than relying on a hierarchical management structure.
Read at Business Insider
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