This is the 1770th most frequent Portuguese word.
fundador
Founder.
In this sentence, "fundador" refers to the individual who established or started the company.
Ele é o fundador da empresa.
He is the founder of the company.
Here, "fundador" denotes a person whose ideological influence persists, even though they are no longer directly involved.
O pensamento do antigo fundador ainda influencia nossas decisões.
The thoughts of the former founder still influence our decisions.
Here, "fundadora" is used to specify a female person who initiated or established an organization.