Should you be a sole founder or find partners to fill the gaps?

Question

OK, you've built a product and got your first traction. Clearly, the idea works. Congrats! But what's next? You cannot be CEO, CTO, CMO, CFO, CABCDEFO etc at the same time. Or can you? Or SHOULD you? Tell me!

Dexter Awoyemi · Accepted Answer

It depends.

Good co-founder > solo founder > Not-good co-founder

Answer

While being a sole founder allows for autonomy and quick decision-making, finding partners who complement your skills and fill the gaps can enhance your startup's potential for success and bring diverse perspectives to the table.

Daniel Do · Answer

You need at least one co-founder to cover the other side product development. If you're PM, you need technical co-founder and if you're an engineer, having a product insights is valuable.

Igor Pavlov · Answer

@grays_dixon Do you think that the ideal situation is when every top manager is a co-founder, so every division has a clear motivation to thrive?

niumo · Answer

Building and selling capabilities need to be synchronized. Solo is good, but it would be better to have a partner with division of labor.

Should you be a sole founder or find partners to fill the gaps?

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