der Gründer
Translation
founder, originator, promoter
Examples
Er ist der Gründer dieser Firma.
He is the founder of this company.
Die Gründer hatten eine innovative Idee.
The founders had an innovative idea.
Grammar Patterns
the founder ((of sth.)) the founder of something He is the founder of the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Begründer, Urheber; Antonyms: Nachfolger
Etymology
From the verb 'gründen' (to found, establish). The '-er' suffix denotes a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who lays the 'Grund' (ground, foundation) for a company.