I'm both a technical guy and a business guy, so I don't need a business cofounder. But if I were to evaluate a business cofounder, I would ask, "How are you go

I'm both a technical guy and a business guy, so I don't need a business cofounder. But if I were to evaluate a business cofounder, I would ask, "How are you going to make money?" The answer is really revealing. It can reveal planning skills, marketing skills, prior business experience, and just plain B.S.. You can also get a feel for how intelligently they deal with risk. It also can reveal red flags, like a business cofounder who is overly optimistic.