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founder

[foun-der] / ˈfaʊn dər /




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“Supply chains also faced notable disruptions, with suppliers’ delivery times lengthening to the greatest extent since December 2022, posing challenges to operational efficiency,” said Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Block is well-known as the founder and chief executive officer of Muddy Waters Capital, a hedge fund and investment research firm, with a string of successful bearish bets to his name.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Company founder Sherry Michael, who is Quinn’s mother, purchased a $12.8 million waterfront home in Palm Beach County, Fla., in late 2024, and previously owned another house in the area, according to property records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Two sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton—Jim Walton, co-manager of the family office and holding company Walton Enterprises, and Rob Walton, former Walmart chairman, are now among the elite top 10 of the Bloomberg index.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She’s also the founder and president of the Delaware Valley Raptor Sanctuary.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers