An executive coach who works with C-suite leaders at founder-run companies says many executives are hired with job descriptions promising authority over strategy or operations, only to find founders unwilling to relinquish control of those areas. The coach cites Bain research showing founder-led companies have delivered more than twice the shareholder returns of other companies over the past decade. Based on client experience, the coach outlines methods executives use to navigate this gap, including testing what founders will actually delegate and identifying the informal circle of advisers who influence founder decisions.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-11-06
A business contributor outlines a framework called The Five Carries—covering responsibilities carried Up, Down, Across, Forward and Within—meant to help entrepreneurs reassess which duties they still need to personally handle as their companies grow. The piece cites Harvard Business Review research on entrepreneurial passion and burnout, and Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, to argue that habits useful in a startup's early days can undermine sustainable growth later.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-11-06
Startup Reflect Orbital is developing a satellite constellation equipped with large reflective mirrors designed to redirect sunlight to specific locations on Earth after dark. The company envisions customers such as solar farms seeking extended power generation and disaster zones needing emergency illumination, with pricing floated around $5,000 per hour of light delivery.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-11-03
TechCrunch is holding its Founder Summit 2026 on November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston, bringing together founders and investors for a day of sessions, live pitching, roundtables and networking. The agenda includes a 'Build Stage' covering distribution, fundraising and team building, featuring speakers such as Hunter Worland of NEA, Kristen Craft of Fidelity Private Shares, and Dave Balter of True Ventures and Edisyl, alongside a separate 'Impact Stage' track. Passes are discounted up to $100 with a free second ticket, or up to 30% off for group bundles.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-11-03
An eight-week startup camp run by the author's company drew more than 500 first-time founders from over 50 countries. Using AI tools, most participants had a working product within a couple of weeks, but only about one in ten converted that into an actual paying customer. Founders who succeeded reported that early sales came through personal networks and direct conversations rather than cold outreach or advertising.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-11-02
Hacker News posted its monthly 'Who is hiring?' thread for November 2026, where companies can list open positions directly as comments. The guidelines ask posters to specify location and remote policy, represent only companies they personally work for, and commit to responding to applicants. A companion thread, 'Who wants to be hired?', was also linked for job seekers.
news.ycombinator.com
· 2026-11-02
Former Army intelligence soldier Brett Velicovich built his drone company into a venture valued at $300 million, following a public endorsement from President Trump on social media. The boost in visibility helped the startup attract investor interest and accelerate its growth.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-30
A contributor column for Entrepreneur argues that as venture funding tightens, startups should focus on capital-efficient growth rather than growth-at-all-costs tactics. The piece recommends investing in human-crafted brand messaging and positioning, defining clear customer profiles and journeys, and automating routine marketing tasks while avoiding generic AI-generated content.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-29
TechCrunch Founder Summit, sponsored by Fidelity Private Shares, takes place in Boston starting November 4. Confirmed speakers include Toast president and co-founder Steve Fredette, Bessemer Venture Partners' Kent Bennett, and Glasswing Ventures' Rudina Seseri, who will discuss scaling, product-market fit, and growth timing. Early registration offers include discounts up to $100, a free second ticket, and group bundle savings up to 30%.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-29
Verge writer Victoria Song reviews the fallout from Nathan Fielder's documentary 'You Can See Everything,' noting that journalists and whistleblowers have used its release to re-highlight Elizabeth Holmes' documented lies about Theranos' blood-testing device. Song explains that the startup's core promise—accurate diagnostic results from a single finger-prick blood drop—was scientifically unworkable, citing issues like cell rupture, contamination, and sample dilution with interstitial fluid.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-28
TechCrunch has announced that its Founder Summit will be held on November 4 at Boston's SoWa Power Station. The one-day event will include breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, live pitching with investor feedback, and networking opportunities for startup founders, with discounted passes of up to $100 off available for one more week before prices rise.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-28
Re:Build, the Massachusetts manufacturing accelerator that spun out EV startup Slate Auto in 2023, announced Tuesday it raised $2.1 billion. The round was led by General Catalyst and JPMorganChase's Strategic Investment Group, with other backers undisclosed. Re:Build said the money will expand its capacity to manufacture hardware products and launch new industrial startups.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-27
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