Alright, let’s dig into this whole “Founders Breakfast” thing everyone keeps buzzing about. Honestly, I kept hearing CEOs and startup folks rave about it at these networking meetups. So last Tuesday morning, I finally thought, screw it, I gotta test this myself and see what the fuss is.
First up, research mode engaged. Grabbed my laptop around 7 AM, still half-asleep, and started poking around. What are these founders actually eating? Turns out it’s stupid simple, nothing fancy:
- A pile of scrambled eggs
- Some crispy bacon strips
- A slice of dry toast (whole grain or sourdough kept popping up)
- Maybe a small handful of berries on the side
No sugary cereal, no elaborate avocado toast loaded with toppings, no protein shakes. Just… simple hot food. Weirdly basic.
Wednesday became Experiment Day 1. Got up earlier than usual – already a struggle – and stood there in my kitchen feeling clumsy. Scrambled three eggs in a pan (almost burnt them), threw a few bacon strips under the grill. Toasted a piece of plain whole wheat bread. It was ready in like 15 minutes flat. Plopped it all on a plate, added a few blueberries, looked at it. Honestly? Looked kinda sad compared to my usual overnight oats with all the fixings.
But then I ate it. Sitting down actually focused on eating, not scrolling my phone. Felt… different. The eggs and bacon filled me up right away. The toast was just kinda there, boring but useful for mopping up yolk. Felt substantial. Went into my morning meetings and didn’t start craving snacks until almost noon. That was unusual. Usually my tummy rumbles by 10:30.
So I committed to doing it every weekday. Aimed for consistency. Some mornings were smoother than others. Monday I forgot the toast. Thursday the bacon turned into carbon. But I stuck with the core: eggs + protein (bacon, sometimes leftover chicken) + simple carb + maybe berries.
After a week, here’s the real talk on why I think founders/CEOs dig this:
- It’s stupid fast. Seriously, prepping and cooking takes 15 minutes tops once you get the hang of it. Founders ain’t got time.
- No crash. That dense protein/fat combo? Keeps you full for hours. No sugar crash at 10 AM means less distraction.
- Zero mental load. No decisions needed. Same thing, every morning. Frees up brain cells for the real fire-drills.
- Feels substantial. Like you actually fueled up, not just snacked. You sit down ready to tackle stuff.
Contrast that with my “healthy” avocado toast phase. Sure, Instagram-worthy, took 20 minutes to make pretty, and I was hungry again in 90 minutes. Or grabbing a muffin and coffee? Crashed so hard.
After two weeks? It’s cemented as my routine now. It’s not glamorous. It won’t win any plating awards. But dang, it gets the job done. Productivity in the AM is definitely up. I’m not reaching for the snack drawer constantly. That brain fog before lunch? Gone.
So yeah, I get the hype. It’s not about being gourmet. It’s about ruthless efficiency and reliable fuel. Founders need that jumpstart without the fuss. Simple works. Who knew burnt bacon could be such a power move?
