* Found (verb) means to establish or create something, such as a company, organization, or institution. It can also mean to discover or come across something, such as a lost object.
* Founded (adjective) means established or created at a particular time in the past. It is often used to describe institutions or organizations that have a long history.
Here are some examples of how the two words are used in different contexts:
Found:
* "Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer in 1976."
* "My great-grandfather found the town of Smithville in the early 1800s."
Founded:
* "Harvard University is the oldest founded university in the United States."
* "Founded in 1920, the Ford Motor Company is one of the largest automakers in the world."