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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's generally more effective to have a founding team of two or three people rather than relying on a solo founder, as this allows for a broader skill set and the ability to compensate for each other's weaknesses.

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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 generally better to have a founding team of two or three people rather than a solo founder, as this allows for a broader skill set and the ability to compensate for each other's weaknesses.

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.

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.

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

It's more important to work with someone you like and trust than to find a co-founder with the perfect skill set. If you have a strong working relationship, you can hire to fill any skill gaps later.

Diane Greene

08/09/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders need to be solidly aligned, and a startup has a better chance of success with a limited number of founders; too many can complicate decision-making.

Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

It's better to have an incomplete team than to have the wrong people in key positions; a founder should focus on their strengths and seek help for areas they are not proficient in.

Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's better to have no co-founder than a bad one; many successful startups have thrived with just the founders in the early stages, emphasizing the importance of careful selection.

Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

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

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.