Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn talked about his data-driven approach to "founder mode." The CEO said he and his team look to the data and rarely disagree — but when going solely off opinions, his wins out.

A new leadership approach is gaining rapid traction in the Silicon Valley startup world. Known as "founder mode," this strategy is reshaping how successful entrepreneurs scale their companies.

Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky has previously touted the benefits of “founder mode.” San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images. Graham observed that many of Y Combinator’s most successful ...

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, 43, follows a “founder mode” management style, which focuses on direct relationships with employees instead of a more hierarchical structure.

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