247 years ago, a group of men signed the Declaration of Independence and I think we can all agree that when it comes to a “founder’s story,” this one is pretty epic. What is a founder’s story? It tells the tale of how the organization got started, who started it and why they were inspired to start it. A good founder’s story tells much about a company’s principles, history and ethics.
Wouldn’t it be great if the startup stories of our businesses were as compelling as the story behind the American Revolution? They can be. That’s because the narrative behind how America was founded teaches us three lessons that can help any business owner create their own founder’s story.