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Founder mode

Eight essays on the CEO's job — running people, holding the company together, and managing yourself.

  1. 01

    Founder Mode

    Paul Graham · Sep 2024 · 5 min read · Essay

  2. 02

    Making Yourself a CEO

    Ben Horowitz · Oct 2012 · 12 min read · Essay

  3. 03

    Managing Your Own Psychology

    Ben Horowitz · Mar 2011 · 16 min read · Essay

  4. 04

    Peacetime CEO / Wartime CEO

    Ben Horowitz · 9 min read · Essay

  5. 05

    CEOs Should Tell It Like It Is

    Ben Horowitz · Jul 2010 · 11 min read · Essay

  6. 06

    A Good Place to Work

    Ben Horowitz · 9 min read · Essay

  7. 07

    How to Hire

    Sam Altman · 12 min read · Essay

  8. 08

    Employee Retention

    Sam Altman · 5 min read · Essay