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"The topics in Founder’s Framework are exactly what’s been top of mind for me. They’ve made me stop and analyze my company with a new lens — both internally and externally. It’s no longer just my baby, it’s growing up. Thank you, Mark."

Regine Bonneau |  Founder and CEO, RB Advisory, LLC

"The Founder’s Framework newsletter is one of the most insighftul pieces of information I read weekly. It’s powerful, succinct, and practical. It packs a punch in just a few minutes and motivates me to be a better leader. Thank you very much for taking the time to give us engaging, helpful content."

Joshua Lockwood |  Founder & CEO, Excelerate

"Every Monday, without fail, I open one email before anything else. It’s from Mark Abbott."

Steve Pirie-Nally |  Co-Founder, Evolve X

"The wisdom and insights resonate and are timeless, be great to see a collation of previous topics."

Simon Bowden |  Business Coach

"Mark brings the most clarity around business issues of anyone I have read. No jargon or buzz words-just clear and direct communication that always connects. I greatly enjoy reading and contemplating his thoughts, as they impact my business journey."

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Mark Abbott is the Founder and CEO of Ninety and a sought-after business leader, writer, and executive team coach. With nearly four decades of experience building, leading, investing in, and lending to small to midsize businesses, Mark is passionate about helping leaders cultivate agreements-based cultures where people work and thrive together.

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How to Lead AI Adoption Throughout Your Company

AI is already finding its way into your company, whether you’ve created a plan for it or not. Right now, someone on your team may be using it to write an email to your customers. Another person might be using it to work through a support issue. A member of your leadership team may be building a ...

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I’ve Had Months Where I Hated My Company — Here’s What It Taught Me

Ninety made the 2026 Inc. 5000, and that’s a big deal. But looking back on the last few years, I'm reminded that this journey hasn't been easy. The first version of this article said I was proud of the growth and even more proud of how we’d grown. I stopped when I reread that second part and wrote ...

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How Legacy Founders Build with the Long Game in Mind

Most of us don’t start a company thinking about what it could become generations from now or the legacy it might leave behind. We start with something much closer to home: a problem we believe is worth solving. Maybe we envision a product that doesn’t exist yet. Maybe we see a better way to serve ...

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3 Levels of Organizational Culture: Aligning Core Values with Actual Practice

Welcome to Founder’s Framework, offering full access to objective, informational, and researched articles on core business frameworks — aggregated into a single, organized space. This article provides a detailed overview and expert insights on the 3 Levels of Organizational Culture approach to help ...

The SMART Framework: How to Set Better Business Goals

Welcome to Founder’s Framework, offering full access to objective, informational, and researched articles on core business frameworks — aggregated into a single, organized space. This article provides a detailed overview and expert insights on the SMART approach to help you select the appropriate ...

The SWOT Analysis and Strategic Planning Framework

Welcome to Founder’s Framework, offering full access to objective, informational, and researched articles on core business frameworks — aggregated into a single, organized space. This article provides a detailed overview and expert insights on the SWOT Analysis model to help leaders select the ...

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