Choosing a co-founder

Founders, choosing a co-founder is your most important choice. Do not rush it.

If all goes well you will be working with them for many years. You may spend more time with them than with your partner. Don't rush it.

Find a way to be as sure as you can. This is as important for them as it is for you. There's no way back from a co-founder decision.

Make sure you include reverse vesting in your co-founder agreement. Then neither you nor they can walk away after 6 months with all the equity. If you raise money from a VC fund they will ask for reverse vesting anyway.

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