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How To Navigate Co-Founder Disputes

2025/3/21
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The episode discusses the complexities of co-founder relationships and how they affect the trajectory of startups. Insights from experiences with YC and examples from notable startups shed light on the importance of synergy between co-founders.
  • Co-founder dynamics can make or break a startup.
  • Shared vision and mutual respect are crucial for success.
  • YC plays a role in matching co-founders based on complementary skills and visions.

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Technical skills build startups—but oftentimes, people skills can save them. So how do you navigate the disagreements and conflict that inevitably arise with a co-founder? In this episode of the Lightcone, our hosts share what they've learned for managing these critical, yet often overlooked challenges, offering advice on how to handle the messy realities that go beyond building.