Keys To Successful Co-Founder Relationships | Startup School

Catheryn Li built the YC co-founder matching platform. This discussion with YC Visiting Partner Divya Bhat covers the importance of having a co-founder, how to get and vet one, and how to build a successful working relationship with your co-founder. Apply to Y Combinator: https://yc.link/SUS-apply Work at a startup: https://yc.link/SUS-jobs Chapters (Powered by https://bit.ly/chapterme-yc) - 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Meaning of a co-founder 03:39 - Finding a co-founder 04:39 - Co-founder matching platform 08:17 - Tips on getting the most of the platform 10:04 - Evaluate potential co-founder 12:35 - Technical co-founder vs. Dev shops 13:40 - Trial projects 14:40 - Spliting equity 16:29 - How to work together 18:59 - Topics to discuss before committing 20:07 - Building trust 24:01 - How to setup for quick decision making 26:20 - Personality and communication styles 29:04 - Useful habits for a productive relationship