Co-founders – the why and how

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@efLDN @alicebentinck co-founder EF

I can do it alone I can’t find

anyone as good as me It’s my idea

What if we disagree?

I need an employee

I don’t need a co-founder

Co-founders are vital.

They help you…

Move faster

Gain credibility

Share the load*

*both the work load and the emotional load

How do I find a good co-founder?

Use your network

Get building*

*get started on your idea so that you have something to show potential co-founders

How do I know if they’re any good?

There is no magic formula

Treat the team like an MVP

Productivity is all that matters

You can’t crowdsource an idea

Respect > like

What type of co-founder you become…

…depends on your co-founder

Some tips…

3 may seem like a nice compromise, but it will

always be a compromise.

Equity should focus on the future, not the past

Being in a team != success

No compromise

Be prepared to kill your team quickly

This is what does.

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@efLDN @alicebentinck co-founder EF