‘Founder mode’ and not ‘manager mode’: Why this startup guru want tech CEOs to change the way they work

Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham has ignited a debate in Silicon Valley with a provocative essay challenging long-held beliefs about startup management. The piece, published Sunday, argues that conventional wisdom on scaling companies is fundamentally flawed and introduces the concept of “founder mode” as an alternative to traditional “manager mode.”
Graham’s essay was inspired by a recent talk from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, who described how following standard advice led to “disastrous” results at his company.