A new leadership approach is gaining rapid traction in the Silicon Valley startup world. Known as "founder mode," this strategy is reshaping how successful entrepreneurs scale their companies.

The buzziest buzz term in the tech world is suddenly “founder mode,” coined only days ago and fast propagating into business worldwide. Founder mode is a way of running a company—the way a founder ...

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a global online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences. Chesky recently spoke at a Y-Combinator event. Y-Combinator is a highly influential ...

Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky has previously touted the benefits of “founder mode.” San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images. Graham observed that many of Y Combinator’s most successful ...