Founder
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3
Startup Associations
Use 'founder' when referring to someone who's started a new venture or business. Sara Blakely is the founder of Spanx.
Pro Tip 2/3
Inspirational Contexts
'Founder' can imply innovation and is often positive, associated with success stories. The founders of this charity have helped thousands.
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Avoid Mix-up
Don't confuse 'founder' with 'co-founder'; 'co-founder' specifically indicates a joint effort. The Wright brothers were co-founders of an early aviation company.