Global inflation twists, central banks leaning tighter for longer, and energy and geopolitical tension have made it harder to feel confident about where to put fresh capital. One theme that cuts through that noise is founder-led companies, where leaders often hold substantial personal stakes and think in decades, not quarters. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses your search on businesses where decision makers are heavily invested in their own track record. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from that screener that stand out as practical candidates for investors who want management teams deeply tied to long term outcomes. Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) Overview: Lightspeed Commerce provides cloud-based software and payments tools that help retailers, restaurants, golf courses and other merchants run their businesses, from point of sale and inventory to online ordering, loyalty and payments. Its platform aims to give smaller operators the kind of integrated, omni-channel setup that large chains use to manage operations and connect with customers across in store and online channels. Operations: Lightspeed generates about US$1.23b in revenue primarily from software and programming, with most sales coming from the United States, followed by other international markets, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Market Cap: CA$1.83b Lightspeed Commerce sits at the intersection of cloud software and digital payments, with over US$1.2b in annual revenue tied to recurring subscriptions and transaction fees. However, the stock trades well below Simply Wall St's DCF estimate and many analyst targets. The business is focusing on AI driven product upgrades and a growing payments mix. In addition, a new CTO hire and ongoing share buybacks indicate management confidence in its direction and valuation. At the same time, consistent losses, heavier reliance on external borrowing and intense competition from larger payment and POS providers mean execution needs to improve. For founder-led investors, the