Episode 2

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Published on:

31st Oct 2024

Founder Mode - My 20 Years of Living It!

In this conversation, Matt Watson discusses the concept of 'founder mode,' a state of being that many entrepreneurs experience, characterized by a hands-on approach and rapid decision-making. He shares his personal experiences and challenges faced while operating in this mode, including difficulties in delegation, micromanagement, and the need for structured processes. Watson emphasizes the importance of balancing founder mode with effective team dynamics to avoid burnout and ensure company growth.

Takeaways

Founder mode is essential for early-stage startups.

Extreme ownership is crucial for founders.

Delegation is a significant challenge for many founders.

Micromanagement can frustrate team members.

Structured processes are often overlooked by founders.

Feedback from the team is vital for growth.

Burnout is a risk if founders don't delegate.

Having a COO can help balance founder mode.

Companies can move faster with a founder mindset.

Understanding weaknesses in founder mode is key to success.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Founder Mode

03:11 The Challenges of Founder Mode

06:00 Balancing Founder Mode with Team Dynamics

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Product Driven
How to build better software and software teams
Building software products requires caring more about the product than it does the technology used to build the product. On this podcast, we discuss bringing a product driven mindset to every step of the product development process.

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