Many startups are founded by people who are passionate about their product or vision and who want to see it through from the early stage of development all the way to a successful launch. In some cases, the founder is the best person to fill the CEO role and take the company through its early stages of growth.  However, as the company matures, it may be necessary to bring in someone with more experience in order to take it to the next level. The right CEO for a company will depend on its specific needs at any given stage. But in general, a great CEO is someone who can provide strong leadership, articulate a clear vision for the future, and make tough decisions when necessary.  Whether or not a founder is the best person for the job will depend on the individual circumstances of each company. However, in many cases, a founder CEO can be the right person to take a startup through its early stages and set it on the path to success.