It's critical to find great founders; if they are better than you, they will have better insights and know more, allowing you to trust their vision.

As a CEO, you should aim for your co-founders' equity stakes to inspire them to work passionately, rather than having to motivate them daily.

Your co-founders should be essential to the founding team, representing the smallest number of people needed to build a minimum viable product (MVP), and be generous with equity to motivate co-founders and ensure essential team members remain engaged.

It's essential to acknowledge that both co-founders are invested in the success of the startup, which can help mitigate conflicts.

Aim for close to equal equity splits among co-founders to maintain motivation and prevent resentment.

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.

If you don't see the long-term value in your co-founders, you should reconsider their roles on your team and whether they deserve a generous equity grant.

Co-founders wanting to be the CEO can lead to conflicts, as it creates a power struggle and undermines trust among the team.

Having a co-founder allows you to divide work, leading to more and better quality output, especially if they have complementary skills.