How do you build a strong founding team?

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✴️Nazir Yusifov✴️ · Accepted Answer

I think building a strong founding team starts with shared values and a clear vision. It’s essential to bring together diverse skill sets, but what’s even more important is a mutual commitment to the product and the mission. Founders need to be aligned on goals, open to honest feedback, and trust each other completely. Collaboration and passion are what drive the team to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Naomi Febriska Yuberthina Tahapary · Answer

I love to build strong teams with trust in each other, solidarity and managing time well to stay united

Naomi Febriska Yuberthina Tahapary · Answer

@pooja_jayasri Yes, I had a team on campus but that was 5 years ago. We make our assignments very neat and organized, for example in presentation, documentation and orderly administration until we get the best grades in college. I am happy to put the results of the campus into practice to make an impression in every office by supporting progress

Pooja Jayasri · Answer

@yusifov Mutual commitment definitely needs to be spoken about more. Without it the whole system becomes inefficient, no matter how skilled the team is.

Annie Liu · Answer

@simonas_kauzonas Cool, heard about YC's co-founder matching platform before, worth giving it a tr. BTW, best of luck with your upcoming product launch.

Pooja Jayasri · Answer

@sacha_dumay Haha, the most underrated comment of them all.

Pooja Jayasri · Answer

@naomifyt Have you been able to form a team that has consistently stuck through, with complementary skills? If yes, please let me know how.

Pooja Jayasri · Answer

@naomifyt great! way to go :)

Pooja Jayasri · Answer

@prince36 From the comments, here are a few: - try LinkedIn or YC's co-founder matching platform (https://www.ycombinator.com/cofo...) . - Look for complementary skills, trust and shared vision. - A good mindset - grit, commitment and passion. I'll add more points to this in the near future.

Rahul Mishra · Answer

Connect right people who shares same vision, want super growth and passionate to achieive big. Are you looking for such people ? I'm looking too. Let's connect if we share same vision.

Mara Cortes · Answer

A clear understanding of where you want to go in the next year-3 years but being flexible on how you want to get there is key I think. This allows you to have a vision but also to learn from those around you! Once you have your vision, finding people that inspire you, whose strengths compliment your opportunities and who you see a level of humbleness in, will give you the special sauce! Would love to chat some more on how you can find that person/people! www.macohr.com

Sacha Dumay · Answer

become a great solopreneur ?

It is very hard to have great co-founders.

Simon🍋 · Answer

Diverse skills, shared vision, and mutual trust are key for a strong founding team. Find people who complement your weaknesses. Start with friends, then try LinkedIn or YC's co-founder matching platform (https://www.ycombinator.com/cofo...) to find partners - just be ready to offer equity if it's unpaid!

Timo Bechtel · Answer

From my experience, having a diverse team is key.

I think you need someone that can sell and you need someone that can build it.
Some people might manage to be good at both, but I think most are better at either of those.

Pooja Jayasri · Answer

@simonas_kauzonas Solid advice. Mutual trust and shared vision are important. But while starting with friends can work well, finding the right fit can still be tricky. Have you had luck with linkedIn or the YC platform?

How do you build a strong founding team?

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