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What Is Founder Mode and Why Is It Better Than Manager Mode?

By Richard | Sep 6, 2024

Paul Graham, the founder of famed startup accelerator Y Combinator, coined a new term this week that has taken over social media: founder mode.In an article released on September 1 and publicized on X over Labor Day weekend, Graham separates “founder mode” from the traditional “manager mode” route by noting key differences in management styles […]

We’re In a ‘Performance Erosion’ Crisis. Here’s How To Break Your Business Free.

By Richard | Sep 5, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I want to talk to you about something important: the price of pho. A few years ago at the Vietnamese noodle joint around the corner from my office, a large bowl cost $12. Now it’s $17. How did my bill for the exact same meal jump almost […]

The 3 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make

By Richard | Sep 5, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I recall interviewing someone for a position at Square years ago when I was an engineering manager there. This candidate had every soft skill needed to excel in the role, but they weren’t familiar with our tech stack. Not knowing the technology used at a major tech […]

How to Manage Your Team During a Crisis

By Richard | Sep 5, 2024

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) reports that in 2024, there have been 19 billion-dollar weather and climate disaster events that have brought death and destruction in the United States. Storms, wildfires, and severe heat and cold waves have resulted in nearly $50 billion in damages. While many of us do our best to […]

How to Make Sure Your Business Is Prepared For Any Disaster

By Richard | Sep 5, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s modern world, the rules of the game are changing faster than ever. The risks that businesses face are no longer just financial or operational — they’ve become a tangled web of uncertainties driven by tech breakthroughs, new regulations and unpredictable global events. If you’re leading […]

How Your Wardrobe Choices Influence Your Perception

By Richard | Sep 4, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Body language is often the first thing we think of when discussing nonverbal communication, and for good reason! Subtle cues like eye contact and facial expressions are crucial in our interactions. However, we frequently overlook another essential aspect: how we visually present ourselves. In professional settings, physical […]

People Making $200K a Year Are Moving to These 2 U.S. States

By Richard | Sep 4, 2024

Americans aged 25 to 34 earn an average annual salary of $56,160, according to data compiled by MarketWatch Guides. However, some young U.S. workers are making that figure several times over — and relocating to places where their money will go further. Financial technology company SmartAsset pulled IRS data to rank states by the net […]

Chase Bank ‘Glitch,’ Social Media Trend Just Plain ‘Fraud’

By Richard | Sep 4, 2024

A “new” TikTok trend claiming people could get free money from Chase Bank ATMs is nothing more than old-fashioned check fraud, the company says. The trend involved depositing a check for a high amount and taking out most of the money before the check bounced. On Thursday, a post about the scam on X was […]

Klarna CEO Aims to Cut Half of Workforce, Give AI the Work

By Richard | Sep 3, 2024

Nearly half of the employees currently working at “buy now, pay later” startup Klarna could be replaced by AI in the next few years. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski told The Financial Times last week that the company aims to almost halve its workforce within the next few years, from 3,800 people to 2,000. Instead of […]