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Why is a Founder so HARD to replace?
Manage episode 426588758 series 2690257
The Irreplaceable Founder. Ryan Rutan and Will Schroter discuss the irreplaceable role of founders in startups. They explore why removing a founder often leads to failure, the unique value and vision founders bring, and the difference between operational tasks and the founder's core contributions.
Sign up for the Startups Newsletter
https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast
https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy
Website
https://www.startups.com/begin
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/
Join our Network of Top Founders
Wil Schroter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/
Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/
What to Listen For
00:00 Founder’s Role in a Startup
01:16 Challenges of Replacing a Founder
03:04 Founder’s Vision
05:43 Founder’s Passion
07:02 Founder’s Decisions
09:17 The Unique Value of Founders
20:06 Sales Process and Financials
22:49 Management by Walking Around
25:28 Risk Tolerance in Founders vs. Hired CEOs
33:07 Challenges of Replacing a Founder
37:54 Join the Startups.com Community
263 episodes
Manage episode 426588758 series 2690257
The Irreplaceable Founder. Ryan Rutan and Will Schroter discuss the irreplaceable role of founders in startups. They explore why removing a founder often leads to failure, the unique value and vision founders bring, and the difference between operational tasks and the founder's core contributions.
Sign up for the Startups Newsletter
https://www.startups.com/newsletter
Resources:
Startup Therapy Podcast
https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy
Website
https://www.startups.com/begin
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/
Join our Network of Top Founders
Wil Schroter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/
Ryan Rutan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/
What to Listen For
00:00 Founder’s Role in a Startup
01:16 Challenges of Replacing a Founder
03:04 Founder’s Vision
05:43 Founder’s Passion
07:02 Founder’s Decisions
09:17 The Unique Value of Founders
20:06 Sales Process and Financials
22:49 Management by Walking Around
25:28 Risk Tolerance in Founders vs. Hired CEOs
33:07 Challenges of Replacing a Founder
37:54 Join the Startups.com Community
263 episodes
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