Edu: Founder Failure - 7 Archetypes Destined To Destroy Their Own Companies

There’s no denying it.

No matter how good your product or team is, the startup will make or break because of the founder.

Most founders learn this during their startup journey and actively pursue everything they can to make sure they can be the best founders possible. But in doing so, fall into the hidden traps and paradoxically become the founders they’ve tried so hard to avoid being. What are these founder traits that you should avoid at all cost?

Chris is back and he rejoins Yaniv to explore the 7 Founder Archetypes Destined To Destroy Their Own Companies. With an analysis of their strengths and pitfalls, this exploration into the inner workings of startup visionaries is bound to captivate anyone fascinated by the clash of ego, ambition, and innovation.

The 7 Founder Archetypes:

🪄 The Showman.

🍆 The Sex Addict.

👶 The Baby Elon.

👩‍💼 The Grown-Up.

🚁 The Helicopter Parent.

🎐 The Weathervane.

❓ The Memento Guy.

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