Cofounder relationships are critical to a startup's success, and cofounder disputes can significantly harm productivity and morale.

The relationship dynamics between co-founders can significantly impact the startup's success, as they make countless decisions together.

Self-abandonment in co-founder relationships can lead to burnout and unresolved issues, which ultimately harm the startup.

The three of us here have extensive experience in dealing with co-founder relationships, including many founder breakups, which often lead to the company's failure due to interpersonal issues rather than business problems.

Startups are an emotional roller coaster, and having a co-founder who is equally invested can provide crucial support during tough times.

Founder breakups can become contentious if founders haven't paid themselves, leading to leverage for the fired founder in negotiations.

Startups are an incredibly intense journey, and having a co-founder provides moral support during tough times, helping to balance each other's emotional highs and lows.

The quality of the founders and early employees at a startup is a critical determinant of its success.

Co-founder disputes can be more challenging than investor issues because they affect your home base; a strong relationship is essential to survive inevitable friction.