{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"So You Think You Need a Co-Founder?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4371dc6f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2075,"description":"In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the idea of having a co-founder. A co-founder can offer numerous benefits for a business. It allows for shared responsibilities, diverse skill sets, and a support system during challenging times. However, finding the right co-founder whose values align with yours and who complements your strengths and weaknesses is crucial for a successful partnership. In this episode, let’s find out how you can choose the right co-founder for your startup and know if you really do need one.\n\nSign up for the Startups Newsletter\nhttps://www.startups.com/newsletter\n\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nCheck in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan Rutan\nWhat to Listen For\n00:00 Intro\n00:36 Is it a good idea to get a co-founder?\n02:48 Different categories to consider when picking a co-founder\n05:01 ‘Who’s willing to do this?’\n07:30 The criteria that founders set for choosing their co-founder\n09:29 When you DON’T need a co-founder\n10:32 It’s an expensive bet\n11:40 Try before you buy\n16:50 Everybody wants the upside, nobody wants the downside\n21:23 Find someone committed and willing to outwork you\n27:03 Are your co-founders valuable?\n29:27 Getting involved with someone in the long term is hard","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}