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Disagree. Your wife is an investor and there are legal and emotional issues to consider, but they otherwise aren't remotely like a co-founder.
by webwright 17y ago
Disagree. Your wife is an investor and there are legal and emotional issues to consider, but they otherwise aren't remotely like a co-founder.
- tptacek 17y agoThat depends on how you choose to manage your company, your work/life balance, and your family system. Erin isn't a pro-forma "cofounder" of my company, but the more involved we've had her get, the smoother things have functioned for us. Your mileage will clearly vary. I've worked with founders whose spouses were completely disconnected from the company. They managed the "home front", took care of the kids, made sure the bills got paid. I've also worked with founders whose spouses were part of the fabric of the company. It just totally depends, Tony.
- webwright 17y agoOh, THAT I agree with. I know two husband-wife teams who are badass... And a few more where the wife participates in varying ways but has a day job. I was taking issue with the "your wife IS your co-founder, whether you like it or not". My wife has a job and has had no involvement with RescueTime other than a bit o' moral support. If that makes her a co-founder "whether I like it or not", then I have a bunch of good friends and a few family members who fit the bill, too. :-)