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i am founder
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"I am founder" is a correct and usable sentence in written English.
You could use it to introduce yourself when founding a business, organization, or other entity. For example, "Hello, my name is John and I am the founder of John's Bakery here in town."
✓ Grammatically correct
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Alternative expressions(4)
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Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
I am founder of the Global Philanthropy Forum which is a network of high-net-worth individuals committed to advancing international causes through their giving, investing, and policy voice.
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Miss Vera's Finishing School for Boys Who Want to Be Girls, of which I am founder, boasts an excellent faculty, and after 12 years is still the only finishing school of its kind in the world.
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Note for the record that AppSocial, of which I am founder, was never a Bootup Labs company.
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This isn't new - in 2011, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), of which I am Founder and President, helped expose the fact that for 20 years chaplains at Vandenberg Air Force Base used "Christian Just War Theory" to train those directly in charge of launching nuclear missiles ("Jesus Nukes").
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
How would I be?" Founder and CEO of The First 30 Days.
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I'm founder & CEO of the Grid, the company creating the first AI websites that design themselves.
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I'm founder of a dozen organizations dedicated to sustainability, including Ithaca HOURS local currency, Philadelphia Orchard Project, Citizen Planners of Los Angeles.
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For the task of adding LD to the model, consider an HMM with hidden variables S i and F i and observed variables X i, i = 1,…, L. The state space is now the set S × F of possible values for S i × F i, where F i are founder alleles at slot i.
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I am a founder of Working for Justice.
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I am the founder and president of the Guardian Angels, which now runs unarmed safety patrols in 17 countries and 140 cities.
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I am the Founder and CEO of the Beginnings School, whose ECSEL program is the focus of this manuscript.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When introducing yourself as the founder, provide context about the organization or entity you founded to immediately establish relevance and credibility.
Common error
Avoid simply stating "I am founder" without specifying what you founded. Always clarify the name or purpose of the organization to avoid ambiguity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "I am founder" primarily functions as a statement of identity and role. It's used to introduce oneself by specifying one's position as the creator or establisher of an organization or entity. Ludwig AI confirms its usability and correctness.
Frequent in
News & Media
60%
Science
20%
Formal & Business
10%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
5%
Wiki
3%
Social Media
2%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "I am founder" is a correct and usable way to introduce yourself in a professional or neutral context, specifically when you are specifying your role as the creator of an organization. Ludwig AI confirms this. To enhance clarity, always follow it with the name of what you founded. Though grammatical and understandable, alternatives such as "I have founded" or "I am the founder" might be preferred in more formal settings. While "I am founder" is grammatically correct and commonly used, it is important to provide context. The register of this phrase is typically professional, as found in media and business contexts.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
I have founded
Uses the present perfect tense to emphasize the completed action of founding.
I'm responsible for founding
Specifies responsibility for the act of founding.
I hold the title of founder
More formal way of stating the role.
I created
Highlights the act of creation, differing slightly in nuance from founding.
I established
Focuses on the action of establishing, rather than the role.
I'm the creator
Uses "creator" instead of "founder", emphasizing the inventive aspect.
I'm the initiator
Highlights the role of starting or initiating an organization.
I'm the originator
Replaces "founder" with "originator", stressing the beginning.
I'm at the helm as founder
Adds the idea of leadership and guidance.
I pioneered
Emphasizes innovation and being the first to do something.
FAQs
How can I use "I am founder" in a sentence?
You can use "I am founder" to introduce yourself in a professional context, such as, "Hello, I'm John Smith, and "I am founder" of Smith Industries."
What's a more formal way to say "I am founder"?
A more formal alternative would be "I hold the title of founder" or "I have founded", depending on the context.
Is it correct to say "I am the founder" instead of "I am founder"?
Yes, "I am the founder" is grammatically correct and very common. The inclusion of "the" specifies that you are the sole or primary founder.
What can I say instead of "I am founder" when networking?
Alternatives include "I established", "I created", or "I'm responsible for founding" followed by the name of your organization.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
4.3/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested