Founder dependency is the hidden tax on most early-stage ventures.
If every decision, customer interaction, and operational fix requires your presence, what you’ve built isn’t a company — it’s a job with volatility.
Real ventures survive leadership absence because systems carry the load.
Watch how serious operators design for continuity, delegation, and repeatability — not personal heroics.
What to watch:
🔎 Founder Dependency as a System Failure (VPB Lens)
Venture Philanthropy Blueprint — Founder Dependency Is a System Failure, Not a Leadership Trait
Signals tell you what to watch — not what to think.