News | What Can Glass Onion Teach Startups About The Risks Of The Genius Founder Myth?

Glass Onion could not have come at a better time. Director Rian Johnson’s new whodunnit challenges the myth of the startup founder at a moment when real-life billionaires are facing their own reality checks: dramatic business failures, tumbling valuations, and the odd social media meltdown.

The film centres around Miles Bron, a billionaire who echoes the self-confidence and world-changing idealism exhibited by many big-name founders we see around us today. It’s clear that Glass Onion isn’t about any one founder, though: it’s about the founder myth, and what happens when founders are too confident, or their ideas are too risky. The parallels between the film and real-world events are uncanny, and it has some powerful lessons for a startup community.

First, it’s important to recognize that the founder myth is just that – a myth. While some founders can make a real difference, there’s no guarantee that their ideas will be successful or that their business will be sustainable. It’s also important to recognize that disruptive ideas can be risky and that it’s important to be aware of the potential consequences of those risks.

The film also sheds light on the negative effects of exploitative leadership. Some characters in Glass Onion are too afraid to speak up and challenge authority, and this is something that startups should be aware of. True leadership involves empowering others to reach their full potential, rather than exploiting their talents for personal gain.

So, what can startups learn from Glass Onion? That the founder myth is a hoax, that disruptive ideas can be risky, that exploitative leadership should be avoided, and that honesty and transparency are essential.

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