Questions To Ask Potential Co-Founders
Putting thought behind how you approach a co-founder search can support you in finding a strong fit for you and your business. By taking the time to get to know potential founders first, you're more likely to find a partner that will be someone who will help you build your startup from the ground up through good and bad times. But how do you know when you’ve found a good co-founder match?
In today’s podcast, I'll share a strategy that can help you during your co-founder dating phase to identify a good match; it's a strategy that involves asking purposeful questions.
In this episode, you will find out about:
- Why co-founder dating and asking planned questions can help you make strategic partnering decisions. (4:09)
- Why you should consider having a standard draft of questions as a guide for conversations. (8:25)
- What you should do first before you draft your questions for your meetings. (9:12)
- Three categories of question types that will help to ensure a basic personality and interest match. (12:11)
- Why behavioural type questions are a good tool you can use. (17:12)
- Guidance on how long to take before you make a decision on who to partner with. (20:25)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Startup Advantage Eps 21 - In Agreement With Your Co-Founder
- Startup Advantage Eps 20 - How To Look For A Co-Founder
- Startup Advantage Eps 19 - How To Choose An Aligned Co-founder
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