> 1. Running a business and programming (or whatever skill you're an expert in) are two very different skillsets, and you need the former to get the best opport

> 1. Running a business and programming (or whatever skill you're an expert in) are two very different skillsets, and you need the former to get the best opportunities. Sure. But smart developers are also a good material to be smart in other areas of life, if they put themselves to it. > 2. Not everyone finds it fun to run a business or take care of things other than what they're actually passionate about. True. One way, old as humanity, is to find a partner who is enthusiastic about doing the things that you dislike. As far as statistics go, startups have higher chance of succeeding with two founders than one, when both founders have complementary skillsets.