what is founder's syndrome
Founder's syndrome (also founderitis) is a popular term for a difficulty faced by organizations where one or more founders maintain disproportionate power and influence following the effective initial establishment of the project, leading to a wide range of problems for both the organization and those involved in it. The founder makes all decisions, big and small, without a formal process or input from others. 2  Decisions are made in crisis mode, with little forward planning. 3  Staff meetings are held generally to rally the troops, get status reports, and assign tasks.