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Co-founder Compatibility
Assessment for potential business partnerships
Co-founder conflict is the #1 startup killer. Use this assessment to surface alignment issues before they become problems.
Partnership Details
Vision Alignment
How aligned are you on what success looks like in 5-10 years?
Work Style Compatibility
How compatible are your working styles and communication preferences?
Risk Tolerance
How aligned are you on financial risk and runway decisions?
Equity Discussion
Have you discussed equity split openly and honestly?
Time Commitment
Are you both committing the same level of time and energy?
Decision Making
How will you handle disagreements on major decisions?
Conflict Resolution
How do you both handle disagreements and tension?
Exit Scenarios
Have you discussed what happens if one person wants out?
Complementary Strengths
Great partnerships have complementary skills