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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

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It's crucial to try to work on your startup independently if you don't have a co-founder with whom you have a strong relationship. Testing the partnership for a month without commitment can help assess compatibility.

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Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

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Q&A with YC at the Female Founders Conference 2016

06/01/16

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Once you've found a potential co-founder, start working together on small projects to test the partnership before fully committing.

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

To test the compatibility with a potential co-founder, allocate a specific time to work together on a project and set a deadline to evaluate your collaboration.

Kevin Hale

07/03/19

@ Y Combinator

Finding a co-founder is akin to dating; you should take your time to understand each other, share small tasks, and build a relationship before committing to a long-term partnership.

Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

You should ideally have a set of potential co-founders before starting a startup, which can be developed through working on projects together in less pressurized environments.

Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Choosing a co-founder is one of the most critical decisions for your startup; treat it with the same importance as hiring and avoid picking someone randomly or without a strong history together.

Michael Seibel

08/17/19

@ Y Combinator

Choosing co-founders you don't know well can be detrimental; a pre-existing relationship helps ensure you can navigate tough times together.

Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Finding a co-founder is essential because it allows you to share the workload and responsibilities of building a startup.

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

It's more important to work with someone you like and trust than to find a co-founder with the perfect skill set. If you have a strong working relationship, you can hire to fill any skill gaps later.