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Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
The Wire·February 8, 2026
Elon Musk is reshaping the landscape of founder influence in startups, emphasizing strong founder control and vision. His approach highlights the growing trend of AI-native companies led by solo or small teams leveraging AI to scale efficiently. This shift underscores the increasing viability of lean, founder-driven AI startups in the post-employee economy.