Beyond the pitch: The six founder personalities behind successful startups
10:20 - 10:40, 22nd of May (Wednesday) 2024/ GROWTH STAGE
This talk shows the impact of founder personalities on startups, based on solid research published in Nature Scientific Report.
What you'll learn:
- The six founder personalities – accomplishers, leaders, fighters, experts/engineers, developers, and operators. An introduction to each personality type and how they affect a startup's direction and success.
- Real-world examples: for each type, I'll use real-life cases to show how these personalities work in the field, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and tips for working with them.
- Importance of the Big Five personality model: I explain how the Big Five traits are a useful tool for founders, investors, and team members to understand business dynamics.
- Working strategies: practical advice on building a team that combines different personalities for the best results, including managing team dynamics.
- Impact on business success: concrete examples of how understanding and leveraging founder personalities can lead to better business performance and growth.
I will give the audience clear, actionable insights into how different founder personalities can shape a startup's path. It's for anyone in the startup ecosystem looking to understand the real effect of founder traits on business success.