I guess that one of the only ways of learning to be a founder is to found a company, and if it’s the founders first startup that would, by definition, make him

I guess that one of the only ways of learning to be a founder is to found a company, and if it’s the founders first startup that would, by definition, make him inexperienced. People react differently to the pressures that come along with being a founder. From what I’ve seen the ego and lack of faith in employees could stem from the founder’s insecurity. Some people handle insecurity by asking for help, others handle it by charging ahead. Insecurity can make it hard for founders to ask for help or accept input from employees. All in all, I’d say that what you’re experiencing is extremely common.