There is ongoing debate about which leadership style is better for startups—Hands-on Leadership or Founder Mode. I believe the optimal approach depends on the type of startup. For example, startups that require detailed oversight and technical expertise from the founder, such as product development-heavy ventures, and early-stage service-based startups, benefit most from a Hands-on Leadership approach. In contrast, platform-based startups like Airbnb or Uber, and tech-enabled marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers, thrive under a Founder Mode approach. In these cases, founders focus more on building the ecosystem (“on” the startup) rather than managing daily operations (“in” the startup). https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/founder-mode-debate-rages-6267905/