10 Questions to Discuss with Potential Co-founders

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May 1, 2023

🙋🏻‍♂️ Questions for you and your potential co-founder

There isn't a substitute for actually spending a lot of time together in person when you're trying to figure out if someone is a good co-founder match, but it helps to start by asking the right questions. We’ve compiled a list of the most important Q's you should discuss before deciding to work together.

 

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