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A term used by Walter Isaacson to describe Elon Musk's intense, hands-on management style, similar to the concept of Founder Mode.

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Summary

The term 'demon mode' primarily refers to an intense, hands-on leadership archetype, exemplified by Elon Musk, which is discussed within the context of 'Founder Mode' – a management style emphasizing deep, detail-oriented involvement, in contrast to the more traditional 'Manager Mode'. This concept draws parallels to historical management principles like those from Andy Grove and investment strategies such as Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, while also acknowledging successful leaders who collaborate with founders. The potential downsides of this 'founder knows best' ethos are highlighted through the case of Ryan Breslow and his company Bolt, suggesting a possible misuse of such intense control. Beyond this leadership context, 'demon mode' also appears in various other domains: as a superpower or transformative ability in fictional works, as the title of a song by Stileto & AViVA released in 2023, as a game mechanic in 'The Tower - Idle Tower Defense' providing temporary boosts, and as a slang term defined on Urban Dictionary.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Concept Type

    Leadership Archetype

  • Associated Ethos

    'Founder knows best' mentality

  • Key Characteristic

    High level of involvement and control by the leader

  • Description (Leadership)

    An intense, hands-on, detail-oriented leadership style

  • Potential Negative Aspect

    Misuse of intense control, as seen in Ryan Breslow's case with Bolt

  • Alternative Meaning (Music)

    Title of a song by Stileto & AViVA

  • Alternative Meaning (Slang)

    A state beyond 'goblin mode' (Urban Dictionary)

  • Alternative Meaning (Gaming)

    A game mechanic in 'The Tower - Idle Tower Defense' that temporarily boosts tower damage and grants invincibility

  • Alternative Meaning (Fiction)

    A superpower or ability to undergo a transformation into a mode with demon-like abilities, powers, skills, and traits

Timeline
  • Andy Grove's book 'High Output Management' is published, outlining principles of hands-on management that are seen as precursors to 'Founder Mode', a concept related to 'demon mode'. (Source: related document)

    ~1980s

  • Peter Thiel establishes Founders Fund, an investment firm dedicated to backing founder-led companies, reflecting the 'founder knows best' ethos. (Source: related document)

    Early 2000s

  • An entry for 'Demon Mode' is added to Urban Dictionary, defining it as a state beyond 'goblin mode'. (Source: web search)

    2011-12-06

  • The song 'Demon Mode' by Stileto & AViVA is released. (Source: web search)

    2023-02-09

  • Elon Musk's intense, hands-on leadership style is referenced as 'demon mode' in discussions about 'Founder Mode'. (Source: related document)

    Contemporary

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles is a fighting action-adventure game developed by CyberConnect2. Based on the 2019 anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the game was released by Aniplex in Japan, and globally by Sega, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in October 2021. It was released for Nintendo Switch in June 2022. A sequel, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2, was released in August 2025.

Web Search Results
  • Demon Mode | Superpower Wiki - Fandom

    Superpower Wiki # Demon Mode ## Demon Mode Okumura Rin's Blue flames ## Rin Okumura (Blue Exorcist) ### Power/Ability to: The power to undergo a transformation into a mode with demon-like abilities, powers, skills, and traits. Lesser version of Devil Mode. Variation of Mode Switching and Demonic Form. Opposite to Angel Mode. Not to be confused with Demonic Form. ## Contents ## Also Called[] ### Fiction-Specific Terms[] ## Capabilities[] [...] The user is able to enter mode which allows demon-like abilities, skills, and traits with demonic capabilities and powers that transcend all of the user's basic limits whether physical, spiritual, mental, and so on. ## Applications[] ## Associations[] ## Limitations[] ## Known Users[] ### Anime/Manga ### Cartoons/Comics ### Literature ### Live Action Television Series ### Video Games ### Web Animation/Comics/Originals ## Gallery[] ### Anime/Manga[] [...] Allen Francis Doyle (Angel) can freely shift into a demon mode due to his half-Brachen demon heritage.") Allen Francis Doyle (Angel) can freely shift into a demon mode due to his half-Brachen demon heritage.") Belthazor (Charmed), Cole Turner's demon mode") Belthazor (Charmed), Cole Turner's demon mode") Hibiki (Kamen Rider Hibiki) as Kamen Rider Hibiki,...") Hibiki (Kamen Rider Hibiki) as Kamen Rider Hibiki,...") ...Hibiki Kurenai,...") ...Hibiki Kurenai,...") ...and Armed Hibiki.")

  • Demon Mode - Urban Dictionary

    I was in demon mode. by demonmode December 06, 2011. Flag · Get the Demon Mode mug. Demon mode. Share definition. a step beyond "goblin mode"—it's when someone

  • Demon Mode | AViVA Wiki - Fandom

    AViVA Wiki AViVA Wiki # Demon Mode ## Demon Mode Demon mode ### Artist(s) Stileto & AViVA ### Released February 9, 2023 ### Writer(s) AViVARobert Bressler & Isaiah Vest (Stileto) ### Producer(s) Robert Bressler & Isaiah Vest (Stileto) ## Demon Mode Demon mode ### Artist(s) ### Released ### Writer(s) ### Producer(s) Demon Mode is a Stileto song featuring AViVA . It was released on February 9, 2023. ## Theme[] [...] "‘Demon Mode‘ is a song about unleashing one’s own inner demon. Inspired by the likes of Salem and Bella Poarch, the song’s production takes us through a dark, albeit fun and quirky rollercoaster ride met with lots of passion, intensity and adventure." ## Lyrics[] [...] [Verse 1] Went to hell and met some friends Y'know it's not that bad Cocktails and cigarettes For sins I don't regret [Pre-Chorus] But someone thought it best To raise me from the dead So let's put on a show [Chorus] I hit my demon mode (Mode) Bow down and pray that I don't take your soul (Soul) You'll never see me coming Tucked under the bed I'll creep inside your head And never let you go I hit my demon mode (Run) [Post-Chorus]

  • Demon Mode | The Tower - Idle Tower Defense Wiki - Fandom

    The Tower - Idle Tower Defense Wiki # Demon Mode ## Contents ## Description[] Once per round, activate to make tower damage x3 and tower becomes invincible for a period of time. ## Use[] The Demon Mode card requires manual activations. Its main use is the invincibility so its best use is when near death to extend the length of the run. ## Labs[] ### Recharge Demon Mode[] [...] Unlock Lab in Milestones at tier 14 wave 60. Allows Demon Mode to recharge a number of waves after activating. Has 7 levels. [...] | Level | Time | Cost | Value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 5d 4h 59m | 550,000,000,000 | 1,500 | | 2 | 6d 14h 21m | 1,050,000,000,000 | 1,250 | | 3 | 8d 54m 39s | 1,550,000,000,000 | 1,000 | | 4 | 9d 23h 10m | 2,050,000,000,000 | 750 | | 5 | 14d 1h 58m | 2,560,000,000,000 | 550 | | 6 | 24d 19h 29m | 3,070,000,000,000 | 400 | | 7 | 51d 8h 11m | 3,600,000,000,000 | 300 | ## Fandom logo Fandom logo ### Explore properties ### Follow Us ### Overview ### Community

  • What is demon Mode? : r/TheTowerGame - Reddit

    You need to unlock the card first to be able to use it. It gives a power-up to enter Demon Mode. Upvote 5. Downvote Reply reply