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Founder: What is a better title for a startup head....Founder or CEO? Are there any pros/cons to certain titles?
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Will Murphy, Entrepreneur answered:

It depends.
If you are opening a pizza restaurant, then go with Owner.

If you are starting a tech company that you want to grow into the millions in revenue, CEO/ Founder is fine (both).

There are people that think that a "CEO" title for a company with 2 people (for example) is egotistical and looks bad. So, they stick with Founder and other titles early on.

Although well placed (I thought that, too), I don't agree.

When I'm trying to talk to who represents a company (for investment or doing a business deal) I want to know who the CEO is so I can talk to them. I don't want to wade through a bunch of Founder titles, I want to know the designated point person for this business.

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