What do you value most in a startup co-founder?

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For me. Those three key qualities: 
1. Shared vision
2. Integrity and transparency 
3. Complementary skills ( thought this could be optional for a faster learner )

What do you think?

Nathan Geckler · Accepted Answer

I think it’s very important to have a co-founder who has different skills than you. For example, if you are good at marketing, find a co-founder who knows how to code.

Lixin Liu · Answer

@michael_vavilov Hi Micheal, the growth mindset is indeed vital. Further more, i think it's also crucial for everyone of the team.

Zhiqi Shi · Answer

Down-to-earth work

Zhiqi Shi · Answer

Down-to-earth work

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Absolutely trustworthiness. They need to have your back through thick and thin, be transparent, and keep their word. Without trust, the partnership is doomed from the start, no matter how talented they are.

Lixin Liu · Answer

@nategecko  Completely agree. I’d like to add that transparency is crucial as well. Diverse skills often means that teams have different dynamics. Integrity talk directly impact efficiency, which is essential for a startup's success. What do you think?

wenbei mao · Answer

1. Resilience
2. Adaptability
3. Passion and Commitment

Kushal Gandhi · Answer

Someone who’s dependable, brings fresh ideas, and can handle the tough days with a sense of humor!

Michael Vavilov · Answer

@nategecko hacker + hustler. agree

Alex Gordon-Furse · Answer

Trustworthiness

Michael Vavilov · Answer

Growth mindset

Toby Rowland · Answer

The human collaboration skills are really important:

1. Got to have a different perspective to you
2. Needs to be someone who evolves, who knows how to learn.
3. Someone who knows how to discuss, understand other viewpoints

What do you value most in a startup co-founder?

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