Building a startup as a solo founder or with co-founders?

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I built our startup Crewting with co-founders and would do it again. For me, the pros clearly outweigh the cons. How do you see it?

Elena Tsemirava · Accepted Answer

For me as well. One person cannot be equally proficient in all the competencies necessary for running a successful business. That's why we need a team. And by the way, investors are paying attention to this, as far as I know.

Chandra Shekhar · Answer

Totally agree with you. The challenge that I face is finding the "one".

Henry Burkert · Answer

@elenat Yes, that's right. It's a very good feeling when you can rely on each other and everyone is responsible for their own areas.

Henry Burkert · Answer

@alex_cortenix You're right. I would never say that there are only disadvantages to being a solo founder. But it wouldn't be the right thing for me personally.

Henry Burkert · Answer

@peoray Sounds like a good distribution of tasks. I think one of the most important things is trust.

Ruben Boonzaaijer · Answer

@maurizioisendoorn working together is a big advantage: double input = double output

Emmanuel Raymond · Answer

I'm building with a co-founder. We both have technical background but I'm more of a generalist so I handle every other part while helping out on the technical side while my co-founder manages the technical side of the equation.

I'd say it's the best especially if both of you are in sync on the commitment side and understand what it takes to make the business succeed

Alex Bruner · Answer

I am building my startup as a solo founder. Benefits? Full control.

Maurizio Isendoorn · Answer

Co-founders! It's great to be working with another person on something. You can launch stuff way faster.

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Co-founders. To balance out each person's strengths and weaknesses.

Emmanuel Raymond · Answer

@henry_burkert Oh yes definitely, that's a core element. We are doing this on the side so it's definitely important

Gabriele Mazzola 🧭 · Answer

I'm building with my 4 other founders, and I feel blessed!

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100% with 1-2 great co-founders complementing my skills

Nicolas Levandowsky · Answer

Co-founders ideal different roles and complementary skill set

Building a startup as a solo founder or with co-founders?

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