Home// Playlists// Leadership// Co-Founder Relationships Save Co-Founder Relationships Finding the right co-founder is such an important decision. Learn what to consider before and after you commit. 42 audio clips List Cards Play Do I need a co-founder? Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto Starting a Company Play Part 1: How do I find a co-founder? Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair Starting a Company Play Part 2: How do I find a co-founder? Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve Starting a Company Play Part 3: How do I find a co-founder? Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot Starting a Company Play Part 4: How do I find a co-founder? Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon) Starting a Company Play How many co-founders should I have? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play Part 1: How do I know my co-founder is the one? Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto Starting a Company Play Part 2: How do I know my co-founder is the one? Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair Starting a Company Play How did you know your co-founder was the one? Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot Starting a Company Play What questions should I ask a potential co-founder? Jessica Nam Kim CEO at Ianacare Starting a Company Play Part 1: What should I consider when starting a company with a professor? Cara Shortsleeve CEO at The Leadership Consortium Starting a Company Play Part 2: What should I consider when starting a company with a professor? Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar Starting a Company Play Part 1: Should I start a company with my significant other? Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play Part 2: Should I start a company with my significant other? Chad Laurans Fmr CEO at SimpliSafe Starting a Company Play Should I start a company with a friend? Jason Robins CEO at Draft Kings Starting a Company Play How do VCs view familial founding teams? Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar Fundraising • Starting a Company Play Where can I find a co-founder with deep expertise? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play How do I know when to bring on a technical co-founder? Ellen Rubin CEO at ClearSky Data (Acquired by Amazon) Starting a Company Play How can I convince a technical co-founder to join my team? Tony Liu CEO at JobGet Starting a Company Play Part 1: Which early conversations should I have with my co-founder? Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand Starting a Company Play Part 2: Which early conversations should I have with my co-founder? Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair Starting a Company Play Part 1: How do I decide on co-founder roles and responsibilities? TJ Parker CEO at PillPack Starting a Company Play Part 2: How do I decide on co-founder roles and responsibilities? Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto Starting a Company Play How should I decide on team roles and equity splits? Mary Imevbore CEO at Waeve Starting a Company Play How do I attract an experienced operator to my startup? Yvonne Hao Fmr. COO / CFO at PillPack Benefits • Hiring Play Which qualities do VCs look for in founders? Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC Fundraising • Starting a Company Play How do we fairly divide our equity? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play Should I split equity 50-50 with my co-founder? Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto Starting a Company Play How much equity should I give my professor? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play How much equity should I give a potential co-founder who is part time until I raise a round? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play At what point should I sign a founders agreement with my co-founder? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Starting a Company Play What do I do if my co-founder and I don't agree? Brian Halligan CEO at HubSpot Starting a Company Play Should I include a clause about who has "final say" in my co-founder agreement? Steve Conine Co-Founder at Wayfair Leadership • Starting a Company Play How do I handle tough conversations with my co-founder? Steve Kokinos CEO at Algorand Starting a Company Play What should I do if my co-founder is driving me crazy? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness Play My relationship with my co-founder isn't working out, what should I do? Dave Balter CEO at Flipside Crypto Starting a Company Play What happens if one of my co-founders leaves early? Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Leadership • Management Play What do I do if I no longer want to run my company? Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar Starting a Company Play How do co-founder swim lanes change over time? TJ Parker CEO at PillPack Starting a Company Play What early conversations should I have with my cofounder? Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot Starting a Company Play How can I invest in building and maintaining a healthy relationship with my cofounder? Dharmesh Shah CTO at HubSpot Starting a Company Play Do I need to have industry expertise? Tony Liu CEO at JobGet Starting a Company
