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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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Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

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Do Technical Founders Need Business Co-Founders?

01/12/24

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

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

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

Having a co-founder can provide essential support during challenging times, making it easier to navigate the ups and downs of startup life, as opposed to going solo.

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

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.

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.

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

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

You really want a co-founder when you're starting a company for three main reasons: increased productivity, moral support, and a pattern of success among successful startups.

Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

The most successful startups in history had co-founding teams, and it's important to have someone who is all in on the startup journey with you.

Anatoly Yakovenko

06/13/25

@ a16z crypto

Having a co-founder is crucial; it provides relational support and helps structure thoughts during challenging moments, especially in a remote work environment.