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.

In a business built on belief, the founders who communicate clearly, deliver reliably and treat every dollar with respect earn trust that outlasts any funding round. In venture capital, trust — not ...

Investors with startup experience can relate to founders on a deeper level, offering insights that traditional investors might miss. My co-founders and I built our first product company, Density, from ...