“Founder Mode” Is Just A Rebrand of Micromanagement

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the real meaning of “Founder Mode” (made famous by Brian Chesky and Paul Graham), and whether or not it’s a good thing. Is it just a rebrand of micromanagement? Then, Kaila and Kyle debate whether or not micromanagement can ever be a good thing.

00:00 Intro

00:35 A brief explanation of “Founder Mode”

04:45 Talking micromanagement

06:43 The instances where being a micromanager is okay

09:49 The Delegation Ladder

14:57 The three buckets of micromanagement

18:50 What to do when you’re being micromanaged

 23:30 Morning Brew’s founder on Founder Mode

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