The Gatekeeper’s Rubicon: When founders must choose who they become

Founders, after years of struggle, face the question of their role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. They often realize they have become gatekeepers, protecting access to opportunities instead of sharing them. This behavior stems from an environment where access is scarce and asymmetrically distributed, leading to a protective mindset even when conditions change. The challenge is that this scarcity mentality persists long after circumstances have evolved.