founders

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This is why the nation’s founders instituted religious freedom — they witnessed how Europe was torn apart by wars waged between different flavors of Christianity.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

They’re the individual worldviews of the houses’ founders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Berry Park was already divided into holiday flats when the founders - including John, Nikki and two other families - bought it about five years ago, forming a limited company in which members buy equity.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He has told startup founders they needed to spend more money, minutes into an initial meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“We looked at the viewing patterns of young children, and we found that they were watching Laugh-In,” says Lloyd Morrisett, who was one of the show’s founders.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell