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Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

The ability to have constructive arguments and debates is crucial for the health of a startup and its leadership team.

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How Top 1% Founders Navigate Co-founder Conflict

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How Top 1% Founders Navigate Co-founder Conflict

03/21/25

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for co-founders to engage in healthy debates and discussions to reach agreements that benefit the startup.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

I believe that a founder's ability to listen and engage in spirited debates is essential for their success.

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Vinod Khosla

04/02/25

@ South Park Commons

Having a culture of debate within your team is crucial; if team members are afraid to disagree, you won't receive valuable input, especially in the early stages.

EG

Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important for investors to challenge founders on their decisions, as this can lead to better outcomes and improvements in the startup's direction.

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Tom Preston-Werner

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

Having shared ideas and good communication among co-founders is vital for pushing a startup forward.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

The startup journey often requires self-discovery and the development of conflict resolution skills to navigate co-founder disagreements effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Building team chemistry is crucial for effectiveness, especially in a startup environment where challenges are frequent.

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Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Leaders should encourage healthy debate and not compromise for the sake of social cohesion, as this can lead to a more effective and innovative culture.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/21/25

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that disagreements in a startup can feel life-or-death, but often they are not as critical as they seem in the moment.