Founder Mode, AI tools for social media, Sales productivity and Podcast

Happy Friday! Today is the 13th, my favorite number—not because of Taylor Swift, but because my daughter was born on the 13th. :)

If you missed the Founder Mode discussion or debate then here is the summary.

"Founder Mode" is a concept where a chief executive or founder runs a business with a very hands-on approach, being deeply involved in all aspects of the company. This contrasts with "Manager Mode," where the focus is more on delegating tasks and responsibilities to others. It's a popular topic in Silicon Valley, often discussed in terms of how it impacts company culture and leadership styles.

This topic made to CNN .

Paul Graham started the discussion https://paulgraham.com/foundermode.html

Summary:

• Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode: Founder mode involves a hands-on, personal approach to running a company, contrasting sharply with manager mode's delegation-focused style.
• Challenge of Conventional Advice: Traditional management advice—hire good people and give them autonomy—can be detrimental for founders, as seen in Airbnb's initial struggles.
• Hands-On Success: Inspired by Steve Jobs, Brian Chesky's shift towards founder mode helped Airbnb achieve one of the best free cash flow margins in Silicon Valley.
• Intrinsic Founder Abilities: Founders possess unique capabilities that can be hindered by conventional management styles meant for non-founders.
• Complex but Effective: While founder mode involves more complexity and a risk of burnout, it often results in greater success for companies, aligning more closely with a founder's vision and instincts.
• Notable Examples: Steve Jobs’ practice of direct engagement and retreats for key employees at Apple exemplifies the potential benefits of founder mode.
• Room for Exploration: Despite its promise, founder mode remains under explored and undocumented, offering an exciting frontier for innovative leadership practices.

Top AI tools for social media in 2024:

1. Canva: Great for creating and editing social media images.
2. FeedHive: Useful for content recycling and conditional posting.
3. Brandwatch: Offers powerful social media analytics.
4. Jasper: Assists in generating engaging social media content.
5. Sked Social: Excellent for crafting social media captions and analytics.

Sales productivity

1. Mixmax: Enhances email productivity and tracking.
2. Lavender: Provides AI-driven email assistance.
3. Dooly: Streamlines note-taking and CRM updates.
4. Qwilr: Helps create interactive sales proposals.
5. Accord: Facilitates collaborative sales processes.
6. Seamless.ai: Offers real-time sales leads and contact information to boost prospecting efforts.

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