Today, we explore the evolving landscape of venture building, based on LettsGroup's analysis that challenges the traditional notion that founders must transition to professional managers for companies to scale successfully. It argues that the "Founder DNA," characterised by traits like extreme self-belief and persistence, is crucial for innovation and higher valuations, citing data on unicorn performance amongst others. The text analysis highlights how technology, particularly AI and automation, enables "Founder Mode at scale," allowing entrepreneurs to maintain control while achieving operational efficiency through systematic methodologies and platforms like the AI VentureFactory, potentially democratising entrepreneurship and transforming venture economics.