Do you really need a co-founder?Shaunak found out his answer to this question the hard way. After acquiring a co-founder based on a VCs recommendation, just 1 year later, Shaunak was in a break up at a pivotal moment in his business. In desperate need for help, he fell back on his network, hired a contractor and got the business back on its feet with their help. In this episode, Shaunak shares what he learned from this process and how he would go about it, if he had to do it again. We discuss,The importance of mission alignment in a hiring teamWhy having a co-founder is important… but not for everyoneThings to look for in a co-founder and new hireWhen asked do you really need a co-founder? Surprisingly, Shaunak’s answer is still yes, but he’d do it much differently today.Tune in for insightful tips!More from James: Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com

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