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Founder Classic

Standard founder headline. Use the 'Previously X' as social proof if your last company is recognizable.

Founder & CEO at {COMPANY} | Building {PRODUCT} for {AUDIENCE} | Previously {COMPANY_2} | {CITY}
Platform
LinkedIn
Vibe
Professional
Length
80 / 220
Placeholders
5
Fill in these placeholders

What to swap in

The template has 5 placeholders wrapped in {CURLY_BRACES}. Copy the template, then find-and-replace each placeholder with your own text. Remember the platform's character limit when picking word lengths.

{COMPANY}{PRODUCT}{AUDIENCE}{COMPANY_2}{CITY}
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How to use this template

1 · Copy

Click the Copy button above to grab the full template — symbols, line breaks, and placeholders included.

2 · Personalise

Paste it into a notes app first. Replace each {PLACEHOLDER}with your text. Keep the symbols and line breaks intact — they're what makes the template feel intentional.

3 · Paste in LinkedIn

Headline shown next to your name — 220 chars, keep it scannable. Your filled-in version should land near the 220-char limit; trim words if it spills over.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I just copy this template and paste it into LinkedIn?

Yes — but replace the {PLACEHOLDER} fields first. Paste the template into a notes app, swap each {NAME}, {ROLE}, {CITY} (etc.) with your own text, then copy the filled-in version and paste it into your LinkedIn bio.

Will the line breaks show on LinkedIn?

Yes — Instagram, LinkedIn, Bumble, and YouTube About sections all preserve \n line breaks in bios.

Why does this template use professional decorations?

Corporate, founder, creator — credibility-first, no fluff. Standard founder headline. Use the 'Previously X' as social proof if your last company is recognizable.

Can I edit the decorations or shorten the template?

Absolutely. Templates are starting points — keep what works, drop what doesn't. If you need a shorter version, remove a line or two; if you want a different feel, swap the decorations (✦ → ♡, ─ → ━, etc.). Browse other templates on this page for decoration ideas.