The Founder’s Friction: When the "Visionary" Becomes the Bottleneck
In the early days, a founder’s ego was the engine. But as you scale, that same ego can turn into the emergency brake. It’s not just Founder’s Syndrome, it’s the 'Accountability Vacuum,' where a leader stays in the clouds of 'strategy' to avoid the risk of being measured on the ground. Your job isn't to fix the founder; it’s to build the system that doesn’t need them to change.