The cult of the founder CEO | FT Tech

Big Tech is fascinated by founder-CEOs. But the very qualities that makes them so dynamic and attractive to venture capitalists can mean they’re not always the best person to lead a company to prosperity. And, as examples such as Sam Bankman-Fried have shown, they can come with a dark side.
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[@isolationcowboy1201]

"innovative Crypto company" that is an interesting way of saying embezzling customer funds.

[@Chic-A-Dee]

Ironically, the Financial Times itself has steadily grown an addiction for "Tech Founder" CEOs. Just a few years ago, the paper would rationally criticise a certain Musk when relevant. Now, any action of his takes front page on the FT, which is reminiscent of tabloid (WSJ) behaviour.

[@MattSpaul]

But Musk isn't the founder of Tesla, SpaceX, nor Twitter

[@mitchio86]

Innovative start-ups are telling the established industry that they are wrong so of course the founders are going to be confident people

[@iceman4660]

This is neither news nor new. Every business type has travelled down this route.

[@TaataGeo]

Where’s my boy Warren Buffett???

[@ErickOberholtzer]

Zuckerburg has always been ruthless

[@byronwilks5089]

No one needs that kind of money, so why take the risk.

[@financelearn7702]

i know im not the only one the replayed the intro multiple times

[@leap-cl]

sure but it's the teams who actually build the companies...

[@menassies3224]

You did tim cook dirty it was a lteral insult

[@lukodaian]

Thanks 👍

[@beckpwashington]

Women always complaining

[@eliezerganon6366]

Pi p

[@akashmurthy7464]

Founder-CEOs are necessary. Get over it, Financial Times!!

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