Message from the Founder
As a serial entrepreneur who has started multi-million dollar companies all over the world from scratch I know how hard it is to get your business off the ground. Having an amazing business or ideas means nothing if you don’t have access to the right contacts, partners, investor, mentor, support or advisor. I have experienced this myself several times and like most entrepreneurs when we find a problem our mind starts to figure out a way to fix it. That is why I have started Founder Centered. A platform focused on connecting founders with the right individuals and partners who can and want to help them build amazing businesses and relationships. No business grows all alone no matter how hard you try.
Let Founder Centered help you opens the doors, windows, and rooftops for your business, so you can see the full potential of your ideas, dreams, aspirations, and hard work.
Chris Folayan
Founder / CEO Founder Centered
Global Founder Trends To Note
Second act success
Founders of previously successful companies have a 30% chance of success with their next venture, highlighting the value of experience.
(Source: Embroker)Women outperform
Startups with at least one female founder perform 63% better for their VC investors compared to male-led companies.
(Source: FirstRound)Diverse teams win
Teams with diverse backgrounds in terms of gender, ethnicity, and experience achieve better returns for investors than homogenous teams.
(Source: McKinsey & Company)Sector shifts
While global VC funding declined in 2023, sectors like healthcare, AI, and clean energy still attracted significant investments, reflecting changing priorities.
(Source: PitchBook)Bootstrapping success
Nearly 56% of independent SaaS companies are founded by a single person, proving that solo founders can still build thriving businesses.
(Source: Impressit)Pitch power
The time of year you pitch, the level of detail in your data, and the quality of your pitch deck significantly impact the amount of funding you receive.
(Source: Embroker)Unexpected sectors
Clean beauty, snack food, and security equipment industries surprisingly generate significant revenue, showing potential in seemingly “unsexy” sectors.
(Source: Impressit)Rise of micro-VCs
Small VC firms investing in early-stage startups are gaining traction, offering alternative funding options for founders.
(Source: Forbes)Age is just a number
Surprisingly, a study found that entrepreneurs over 60 are three times more likely to build successful startups than those in their 30s.
(Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business)
Your Success Is Our Mission
At Founder Centered, we’ve meticulously curated a platform that transcends the ordinary, aiming to seamlessly unite founders with key contacts and key services that are vital to propelling founders venture toward unprecedented success. Everything we do is focused on providing founders with an unfair advantage in building their businesses globally.
If you are a Founder who wants to gain access to key resources sign up today.
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