Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics

20 May 2025 • 26 min • EN
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What makes a co-founder relationship thrive—or fall apart? In this episode of Startup Success, we’re joined by Tim He, Founder of Cherrytree, a company helping startup co-founders navigate the tricky terrain of working together. Tim draws on his personal experience co-founding a startup with four friends and explains how that journey led him to launch a newsletter and private coaching practice for startup founders. We dive deep into the questions most founders overlook: Should you go into business with a close friendDo you really need a co-founder agreementWhy being “too trusting” is often a bigger issue than distrustHow dividing co-founders into technical and non-technical roles can lead to a power imbalanceTim challenges common assumptions about trust, communication, and compatibility, offering a fresh take on how to actually work on your co-founder relationship—just like you would a marriage or friendship. If you’re ready to work on your co-founder relationship, not just your startup, this one’s for you! ---- Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!  Learn more about Cherrytree visit their website at https://cherrytree.beehiiv.com/

From "Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors"

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