The Founder's Mentality

The Founder’s Mentality (2016) explores the essential role a strong, clear “founder’s” mentality plays in the sustained growth and health of a company. It outlines how businesses can avoid common growth-related pitfalls by maintaining an insurgent mission, a frontline obsession, and an owner’s mindset.

• Entrepreneurs navigating early stages of growth
• Established business leaders seeking renewed growth
• Small business owners facing expansion challenges

Chris Zook is a partner in Bain & Company’s Boston office and has been a co-head of the firm’s Global Strategy practice for twenty years. He is recognized for his expertise in strategy and has advised companies around the world across a range of industries. Zook has authored numerous best-selling books, including Profit from the Core.

James Allen is a senior partner in Bain & Company’s London office and has also co-led Bain’s Global Strategy practice. He specializes in strategy and organization, with a particular focus on emerging markets. Allen has contributed to several influential business publications and is the co-author of Repeatability: Build Enduring Businesses for a World of Constant Change.