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Kat Mañalac

03/17/17

@ Y Combinator

When evaluating applications, we look at how well the founders know each other and their history together, as a strong relationship is crucial for co-founding teams.

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Kat Manalac's Whale AMA

@ Y Combinator

03/17/17

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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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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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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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Reid Hoffman

11/05/14

@ YC Root Access

When evaluating co-founders, it's essential to have a diverse range of strengths, including at least one technical founder and someone dedicated to the business side, like fundraising.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

The best predictor of a successful partnership between founders is prior work experience together, not just friendship.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

When reviewing applications, I look for the founders' backgrounds, their idea, the current state of their product, and evidence of customer interest.

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Paul Buchheit

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

The founders are critical to a startup's success; I evaluate them based on their communication skills and depth of understanding.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/01/16

@ Y Combinator

I look for founders who have known each other for a while and are solving a problem they personally face, as being a domain expert is crucial for success.

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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.