B2nounbusinesshistory
US/ˈfaʊn.dər/
UK/ˈfaʊn.də/
a person who starts an organization, company or institution
In context
The founder of the company still attends every board meeting.
She is the founder of a charity for street children.
Founders often work long hours in the first years.
Words that go with founder
noun + noun
- company founderThe company founder gave a speech.
- startup founderMany startup founders raise money from friends.
- founder memberShe was a founder member of the club.
noun + preposition
- founder ofHe is the founder of a software firm.
adjective + noun
- original founderThe original founder left the firm in 2010.
- sole founderHe is the sole founder and owner.
- female founderFemale founders get less funding on average.