Questions To Ask Potential Co-Founders

Show Notes

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?

We discuss in this episode, on questions to ask potential co-founders:

• 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:

• 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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