Guide 07

Founder essentials

The founder sets the tone. These principles keep the team motivated and the product focused.

Choose the right idea

Avoid ideas that rely on internal knowledge you cannot share. Make the pitch simple and transparent so volunteers believe it can work.

You will pitch often. If you cannot explain it in 30 seconds, simplify. Pitching helps you refine or pivot the idea early.

Part time volunteers are slower than full time teams. Ship something minimal to production first and then iterate.

The founder is the leader. Nothing energizes a team more than direct attention to product details and the vision.