Founder

Person who establishes an organization.

originator initiator establisher

A founder is a person who establishes an organization, settlement, or institution.

/ˈfaʊndə(r)/

From Old French *fondeur*, from fondre (“to melt, found”), from Latin fundare (“to establish, lay a foundation”).

A founder is like the first person to start a club or team, bringing it together and getting things going.

Many founders face significant challenges and failures before achieving success
Some famous founders, like Steve Jobs, were initially rejected by investors
The term 'founder' can apply to historical figures who established nations or movements

Who is a founder? A person who establishes an organization
What do founders do? They create and launch new ventures, often with a team of people
Can anyone be a founder? Yes, individuals from diverse backgrounds can establish organizations

originator initiator establisher

person leader

entrepreneur pioneer originator

organization institution settlement

organizational structure person