The founder



Example: Founder starts and builds a company from the beginning

Definition


"The founder" is a person who starts and builds a company or organization from its initial stages, taking responsibility for its creation and early development. This role often involves vision, leadership, and the willingness to take risks to establish a new enterprise.

Etymology


The term "the founder" originates from the verb 'to found,' which comes from the Latin word 'fundare,' meaning 'to lay a foundation.' Did you know? The word 'founder' originally referred to someone who lays the groundwork, much like laying the foundation of a building, perfectly capturing the role of starting something new.

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"The founder" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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