Is This the Right Cofounder?

05/04/2021 49 min Episodio 96
Is This the Right Cofounder?

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In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about finding the right cofounder. It remains a challenge for Startup founders to find a business partner that doesn’t just have the best ideas, both should also see eye to eye when it comes to company growth and career goals.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcasthttps://www.startups.com/beginWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro00:35 Are you working with the right cofounder?05:21 Not everyone is cut to be a founder10:06 The consequences of committing to the wrong person12:13 Signs that the partnership isn’t working16:12 When there is friendship but lacking work partnership 23:17 It’s not about perfection, there are shortcomings too26:41 You can’t test your cofounder until sh*t happens32:24 Questions to ask when looking for a cofounder36:06 How to prepare for a new partnership38:36 Getting into an amicable breakup through conversations42:08 Present terms that are beneficial for both party46:52 It doesn’t benefit you yo blowup on someone