Founder Playbook
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Sep 17, 2025
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4 min read
Advice for the solo (for now) founder
If you are still searching for the right co-founder, or weighing up whether to go it alone, know that you are far from the only one.
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Sep 17, 2025
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7 min read
How to choose a co-founder with complementary skills
Finding a complementary co-founder is about balance. Know what you need and what you don’t have – then find someone you respect enough to handle that realm completely.
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Sep 17, 2025
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11 min read
How to find the right co-founder
Co-founders are like a marriage, the cliché goes. But beyond the saying, how do you actually choose the person (or people) you’ll build with? And how do you set that relationship up for long-term success?
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Sep 17, 2025
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3 min read
How to get partnership terms right: legal and equity considerations
Spelling out the hard stuff early; equity division, vesting schedules, roles and titles, decision rights, departure clauses – can save enormous pain down the road.
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Sep 17, 2025
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4 min read
How to manage co-founder conflict
Even the “perfect” co-founder pairing will run into friction. In fact, you should expect it. A bit of creative tension is often the hallmark of a strong founding team. The difference lies in how you handle it.
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Sep 17, 2025
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4 min read
How to test for co-founder compatibility and alignment
A variety of approaches, from gut-feel heuristics to deliberate trial periods, to vet a co-founder match.
