Startup Dictionary
Founder
Definition
A person who establishes a company.
Deep Dive
A founder is an individual or a group of individuals who conceptualize and establish a company, organization, or institution. They are the initial visionaries who identify a market need or opportunity, develop the foundational idea, and take the critical steps to bring the venture into existence, often assuming significant personal and financial risk in the process.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1Steve Jobs (Apple)
- 2Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX)
- 3Oprah Winfrey (OWN)
Related Terms
EntrepreneurCEOVisionary