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A diverse team of 'builders' collaborating on a digital blueprint in a modern co-working space, symbolizing systemic growth, with a faded 'hero' figure in the background.

The Builder Shift: Why Startup Ecosystems Are Ditching Heroes for Systems

The startup world is trading its capes for toolbelts. A foundational shift is underway, replacing the lone 'hero' founder with collaborative 'builders' who construct resilient systems.

Ethan Calder·April 6, 2026