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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Building trust with a co-founder involves having deep conversations about potential disagreements and establishing expectations upfront.

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How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)

@ Y Combinator

How to Be a Great Founder with Reid Hoffman (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 13)

04/18/17

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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

To trust someone enough to be a co-founder, you should have extensive conversations about beliefs, work styles, and potential disagreements before starting a company together.

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Michael Seibel

02/24/23

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders who have never had hard conversations may face explosive disagreements when they finally do, highlighting the importance of prior relationship building.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

In co-founder conflicts, it's essential to communicate openly, as most relationship issues stem from communication breakdowns.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

It's important to have co-founders who cover different skill sets and trust each other, as this foundation is crucial for navigating the challenges of building a startup.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for co-founders to engage in healthy debates and discussions to reach agreements that benefit the startup.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to align on high-level goals with your co-founder; differing motivations can lead to friction and relationship breakdowns.

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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.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

Co-founders must get along well; many startups fail due to disputes between co-founders, so I look for signs of a strong working relationship during interviews.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Building relationships with partners and founders is essential, especially in the early stages of a startup, as it can lead to valuable opportunities.