Founder Freedom Research
Why do founder-led businesses become dependent on their founders?
I'm on a mission to understand why founder-led businesses become so dependent on their founders — and what it takes to build companies that run, grow, and thrive without them.
Before we design solutions, we first need to deeply understand why founder dependency exists.
45-60
min interview
Confidential
Research only
45-60
Minutes per interview
5-100 Employees
Ideal company size
Founder-Led
Selection criteria
Research Only
No sales pitch
Why Participate in the Study?
Contribute your experience to research designed to help founders step back from operational bottlenecks.
Who We're Interviewing
Founders of small-to-medium businesses (5–100 employees) who feel the weight of founder dependency.
What You Receive
Early access to research findings, key theme summaries, and personal reflections from our conversation.
The Format
A relaxed 45–60 minute conversation over video call. 100% confidential and anonymized.
Research FAQ
Do I need to prepare anything?
No preparation is needed — come as you are and share your honest founder journey.
Will my company be identified?
Never. All conversations are strictly confidential and fully anonymized.
Is this a sales conversation in disguise?
No. This is purely research. Nothing will be pitched or sold during research interviews.