Would you rather partner with friend or stranger?

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I’ve been following lots of podcasts lately (mostly during driving) — heard people saying it’s bad idea to partner with friends — you end up lazy, and arguments close at “bro just trust me, it will work”

How do you find co-founders?

Sol Yousefi ☀️ · Accepted Answer

I recommend partnering with individuals who share your vision and values, whether they be friends or strangers. It's important to have a strong foundation of trust and compatibility in any business partnership.

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Vertika Nigam · Answer

Hard to say.

My co-founder is my college friend. We're friends for last 14+ years. Trust is super strong. Fights and disagreements are also there, but we hold on to each other and work on the business.

Don't want to be biased in my advise here, but I'd say keep your eyes wide open if you're actively looking for a co-founder. It's like finding a date, you could discover them among your friends or random strangers who happen to be passionate about same things.

Yassine Derkaoui · Answer

Definitively stranger. The problem with some 'friends' is that they can't tell the difference between business and friendship. In business, you can't be emotional. So with a partner who is your friend, you run the risk of falling into that.

Chemical Bull · Answer

I'd rather partner with a friend because there's existing trust and understanding, which can make collaboration smoother and more enjoyable. https://www.chemicalbull.com/pro...

MinJeong Yuk · Answer

I found a stranger because I don't have any friends to partner with :(

Abhishek Gharat · Answer

A fried, because I'd know that person's value systems (somewhat)

Maryna Kotenko · Answer

@mhashirhassan22 honestly, I don't know personally, as I haven't worked with family members or friends, although I've had colleagues who became friends, and eventually our work-career paths diverged. There were moments when I needed to give feedback to my friend-colleagues, and I was (let's be honest) quite biased. So, while I believe a friend or family member who complements my skills and shares my motivation could make a great partner, real life suggests otherwise. Personal relationships can complicate business decisions, and emotionally charged conflicts may arise. Although you hope for understanding, dilemmas are often harder to resolve. In contrast, a good stranger might offer more objectivity and professional boundaries.

But again, I'm not saying it's impossible!

Maryna Kotenko · Answer

I don't have much experience in that, but many business founders say not to do business with the three Fs: Friends, Family, and Fools.

Marie-Philippe Leblanc · Answer

friend! I know some people say it's not the best, but I couldn't make a baby (yes, for me a startup is like a baby!) with a stranger. Requires to much trust and compatibility I couldn't give away to someone I don't know.

Hashir Hassan · Answer

@yassine_derkaoui risk of either failing the business or friendship or both …

Hashir Hassan · Answer

@mkotenko agreed

Hashir Hassan · Answer

@vertikanigam niceee! Do you guys have the same education?

Hashir Hassan · Answer

@mplebl blessed with many friends? Coz you need people anywaysssss…

Olie Fullin · Answer

I’ll choose someone in the middle.

Would you rather partner with friend or stranger?

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