Founder's Legacy

“Successful founders, like successful sports coaches, deliver results through people. This book shows you how to do that brilliantly. It is a must-read for every founder.” —Sir Clive Woodward, 2003 Rugby World Cup winning head coach

“Simon and I used the ideas in this book to transform Tipico from a startup into a unicorn, and now he’s helping me to build great companies in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The book contains decades of hard-won experience backed up with evidence. If you want to grow as a leader, do yourself a favor and read this book.” —Jan Bolz, former CEO, Tipico; managing partner, IOI Capital

“At last—a leadership book for founders and entrepreneurs instead of corporate managers. The clear structure and layout make this a perfect handbook to keep by your side as well as an easily digestible read from cover to cover. Highly recommended as a practical, no-nonsense guide rooted in hands-on experience usefully combined with the relevant literature.” —Marcus Alexander, adjunct professor of strategy & entrepreneurship, London Business School

“Founder's Legacy is an invaluable guide to not just building a great business but also staying sane while doing it. This book captures so much of the hard-fought wisdom that most founders discover only late in their journey, focusing on the challenge of being a founder leader. I highly recommend it no matter if this is your first or tenth founding journey.” —Didier Elzinga, founder & CEO, Culture Amp

“From creating your business to parenting it through the difficult early years to ultimately giving it wings and letting it fly, Simon Court brings humor, wisdom, and decades of experience to this brilliant book. It is bursting with tips, smart questions, and useful references to support you through your founder journey.” —Claire Hynes, co-founder & CEO, Mr. President

"Simon Court's book refocused my perspective on what I had perceived to be limited time to nurture my leadership skills. This book is invaluable. The challenge it gives readers: considerate self-reflection. Perfect for leaders who are busy (Who isn't?) and short on time yet eager to grow themselves and their company. A must-read!" —Eli Bressert, founder & CEO, Origin

“An essential handbook, packed with real-life stories, for anyone starting or running a purpose-led business. It’s not for those who want to make a quick buck; it’s for those aiming to create a business with a lasting legacy.” —Alastair Wilson, CEO, School for Social Entrepreneurs

“As an early-stage founder, there always seem more important things to worry about than your own development . . . Reading Founder’s Legacy has made a practical impact on how I interact with my team and, maybe more importantly, the joy that I get out of running Limbic.” —Sebastiaan de Vries, co-founder & CTO, Limbic AI

“I wish I had read this book ten years ago! Simon makes leadership both tangible and relatable for a founder CEO. His questions help you to reflect and to put it into practice.” —Maria Raga, former CEO, Depop; angel investor

“One of those rare books from a leader who has successfully trod the path himself but also, with deft humility, advised and supported many others over the course of his long and varied career. As a result, Founder’s Legacy is full of reflective wisdom—a rich resource that can be read cover-to-cover or dipped into, per your ‘challenge of the day,’ for inspiration and action-provoking ideas. A founder’s legacy indeed!” —Dom Moorhouse, founder & CEO, Method Grid

"In Founder’s Legacy, Simon Court delivers fantastic insights and actionable advice for entrepreneurs navigating the myriad leadership challenges of growth. This is all brought to life in a fresh and compelling manner supported by rich stories and engaging case studies." —Gurnek Bains, founder, Global Future; author of Meaning, Inc. and Cultural DNA

“Founder’s Legacy is the book every founder and CEO needs. Simon Court not only does an incredible job of dissecting most of the challenges we face but does it with empathy, style, and a sense of fun. Simon was one of the most influential people in my life. In this book, I recognize him in every word he has written; his values shine through every page. Simon is leaving us his own legacy and continues to give us new tools so we can make our world better.” —Jaime Gine, CEO, Amber; co-founder, Carbon Incubator