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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

A strong co-founding team requires collaboration and trust, ensuring that team members challenge each other to reach the truth.

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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

It's vital for co-founders to collaborate effectively and help each other reach the truth, rather than just agreeing with each other.

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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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Reid Hoffman

05/06/23

@ Greylock

Building trust in a partnership requires vulnerability and the ability to navigate conflict, which strengthens the relationship and fosters better collaboration.

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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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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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Brett Hagler

04/05/18

@ Y Combinator

We prioritize building a strong co-founder relationship, as it sets the foundation for our team's culture and success.

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Mark Zuckerberg

05/09/25

@ Stripe

I believe in building a team that is densely connected and trusts each other, as this fosters better collaboration and understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses.

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Shana Fisher

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

It's important for co-founders to have complementary skills rather than overlapping ones to ensure a balanced team.

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Claire McDonnell

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Being part of a team that trusts each other and feels treated fairly is essential for survival in a startup environment, rather than being a distraction from it.