Paul Graham's 'Founder Mode' Concept Shakes Up Startup Leadership

Inspired by Brian Chesky's experiences, Graham argues founders should stay hands-on rather than delegate to managers.

Graham's essay contrasts 'founder mode' with traditional 'manager mode' in scaling startups.
Airbnb's Brian Chesky shared how following conventional management advice led to failures.
Tech community debates the merits of founders staying deeply involved in their companies.
Examples like Steve Jobs and Jensen Huang highlight successful hands-on leadership.
Critics warn that misapplying 'founder mode' could lead to micromanagement and other pitfalls.