founder
noun
a person who founds or establishes something, as a company or institution.
founders
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present tense formof founder (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Our founders had a very straightforward mission -- restoring the economics of European air defence," Nemo Farber, Tytan's chief manufacturing officer, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
WSJ Pro: You have pointed to artificial intelligence bottlenecks and the shifting focus of founders toward hardware as the motivation for launching the Machine Age fund.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
People who work with the investor credit his business acumen, low-key demeanor and daunting work ethic, qualities that have attracted partners, founders and mentors alike — including Iger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Siobhan Westmacott, one of the shop's founders, told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: "We are really in the position of trying really hard to make sure things can keep going month on month."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“The founders didn’t want Resthaven to be a tourist resort,” Matsika went on.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
