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YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

Even if you don't believe in the theories about needing a business co-founder, you can find examples of successful companies that didn't have one.

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YC

Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

@ Y Combinator

Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

01/12/24

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SF

Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Having co-founders isn't always necessary; some single founders can take their companies far without partners.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important not to let the idea of needing a business co-founder hold you back from making progress; these are often fake limitations.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

You can look at successful companies like Google and Microsoft, which were founded by technical founders, to question the necessity of a business co-founder.

EI

Elizabeth Iorns

10/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Having a business co-founder is not a requirement for success; what matters more is finding someone who is passionate about solving the same problem and with whom you work well.

ND

Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

You don't necessarily need a business co-founder; many successful dev tools are created by technical co-founders who learn to sell their products as they grow.

HT

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Single founders can succeed if they have a strong conviction in their idea and can make progress without a co-founder, often being technical enough to build a prototype themselves.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

01/12/24

@ Y Combinator

The argument for needing a co-founder isn't about needing someone to teach you business; it's about having emotional support through the challenges of building a startup.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's better to have no co-founder than a bad one; many successful startups have thrived with just the founders in the early stages, emphasizing the importance of careful selection.

HT

Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Finding a co-founder is essential for startup success, as it's incredibly challenging to succeed alone.