Founder

usgb/ˈfaʊndər/
noun

A person who started a company, organization, etc.

He is the founder of a major software company.
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Startup Associations

Use 'founder' when referring to someone who's started a new venture or business.

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Sara Blakely is the founder of Spanx.
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Inspirational Contexts

'Founder' can imply innovation and is often positive, associated with success stories.

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The founders of this charity have helped thousands.
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Avoid Mix-up

Don't confuse 'founder' with 'co-founder'; 'co-founder' specifically indicates a joint effort.

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The Wright brothers were co-founders of an early aviation company.
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