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From my experience of multiple partnerships in multiple start-ups, regular, constant communication is one of the key components to success. In startups, the wo
by nickler 13y ago
From my experience of multiple partnerships in multiple start-ups, regular, constant communication is one of the key components to success.
In startups, the work isn't just about keystrokes, and it's not just about sales, it's about solving problems, quickly. From what you've said, it doesn't look like this is a fit.
It's a marriage once you're in it. Cast a wide net, be picky, get out there and date for awhile. Hate to be cliche, but there are plenty of fish.
Find someone who will fight as hard for it as you will, who will fight hard to earn and maintain your respect, and will communicate with you.
Don't be his start-up booty call.
- AtTheLast 13y agoI agree with nickler. Constant communication is key for solving so many of the problems that will arise during the course of your start up. If communication is bad now, then it will only get worse during the difficult times. Find a co-founder with the same level of commitment that you have. Don't settle.
- castingthedie 13y agoThanks for the advice. The dating/marriage analogy seems surprisingly fitting. I definitely wouldn't be rushing into a relationship with such doubts... I'm not in a desperate position either. There's no reason why I can't get started on my own and look for a cofounder while at it. It's more important that I get out there and start conversations with customers, and the seed money will enable that. This whole cofounder question is of secondary importance. I guess the popular notion that being a single founder is something to be avoided had got to me without thinking it through.